Political signs, may be erected as follows:

For non-residential uses permitted by conditional use permit additional signing as follows:

For multiple-family developments and mobile home parks containing four (4) or more units there may be one identification sign limited to twenty (20) square feet in area and not exceeding six (6) feet in height located at each entrance to the park or building complex. In addition, at each entrance, there shall be an internally lit sign not to exceed fifteen (15) square feet in area containing a map showing the location of individual sites or units. Each site or unit shall also be identified with self-illuminated and clearly visible numerals.

One construction sign over ten (10) square feet but not exceeding twenty (20) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height; provided that such sign shall be removed not later than (30) thirty days after construction is completed.

One double sided on-site subdivision sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area per sign face and ten (10) feet in height for each recorded subdivision; provided that such sign shall be removed not later than two (2) years from the recording date of the subdivision, except as follows:

Unlighted subdivision directional signs not exceeding sixteen (16) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height for each recorded subdivision as follows:

One (1) for sale or rent sign, not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area and eight (8) feet in height.

One (1) construction sign, not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area and eight (8) feet in height, provided such sign is removed not later than thirty (30) days after construction is completed.

Political signs may be erected, maintained and displayed provided each such sign does not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area, does not exceed eight (8) feet in height and the combined area of all such signs shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet. Such signs shall be erected no more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of the election, and shall be removed within seven (7) days after the election.

For temporary uses such as Christmas tree sale lots, pumpkin sale lots, and firework stands, one temporary sign may be permitted, not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area and eight (8) feet in height. The erection of such signs shall be approved by the Director as to location, safety and time period.

One corporate flag per use or occupancy, not exceeding twenty-four (24) square feet in area; dimensions relative to each other shall not exceed a ratio of 2:1. Such flags shall be flown from a flagstaff or flagpole.

Each business shall be allowed one sign per exterior wall. The face of a wall projecting from another wall shall be considered part of the adjoining wall. The principal frontage may have a parallel or projecting sign on the wall or overhang plus a window or a monument sign. If a group of businesses occupy a space or suite, they shall be allowed only one sign for the group, subject to approval of a master sign plan. Individual types of signs are subject to the following restrictions:

A shopping center, subject to a master sign plan, shall be allowed one (1) monument sign and/or pole sign per street frontage, indicating the total shopping center use or listing of uses. The lettering for the listing of such uses shall be of a size not greater than one-half the size of the lettering of the shopping center name on such sign. In addition, each business in the shopping center will be allowed one sign per exterior wall, subject to the restrictions outlined above; except that no additional monument or pole signs shall be allowed within the shopping center.

Directional signs located wholly on private property on the premises to which they pertain as follows:

Service Station Price Signs: When the lot or parcel of land is used for gasoline service station purposes, in addition to any freestanding sign permitted under this section, there may be permitted on such lot or parcel of land one price sign per street; provided, however:

Electronic Message Board Signs, as defined in § 36-26.2 and as approved under a Major Use Permit in accordance with § 36-26.3(L).

Temporary Signs approved by a sign permit from the Public Services Department prior to placement, which shall be renewed by the applicant on an annual basis as long as the temporary sign(s) continue to be placed upon the premises.

Attention-Getting Signs, as defined in § 36-26.2 and approved by a sign permit from the Public Services Department prior to placement, which shall be renewed by the applicant on an annual basis.

New and Used Automobile, Boat, and Trailer Lots, subject to the provisions of § 36.26-3(M).

All signs as provided for in § 36-26.4 and 36-26.5 B, 1a through d, except as provided for within this subsection.

Signs denoting the architect, or contractor when placed upon work under construction, and not exceeding ten (10) square feet in area, such signs shall be removed within fourteen (14) days of occupancy of the building.

Professional occupation signs with an area less than two (2) square feet, on a wall or fence denoting only the name and profession of an occupant is exempt from design review and may be permitted in addition to any other signs unless a formal tenant index sign is available.

Memorial signs and plaques installed by civic organization recognized by Council.

Official flags of the United States, other nation or country, State, County or municipality or internationally recognized organization, provided such flags are not a display for sale.

Non-advertising holiday decorations.

One (1) for sale or rent sign, not exceeding sixteen (16) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height.

Window signs text portion stating hours of operation, address, credit cards accepted and emergency information. Official legal notices issued by a court or governmental agency.

Signs within a structure not attached to the window or within three (3) feet of the window face. Intent is to not primarily be a window sign if seen from the window, or only part of a display.

No sign shall be greater than twenty (20) square feet in area. A maximum of two (2) such signs are permitted at any one time; and,

Without notice to the Director, temporary window signs related to pricing and sales may be permitted on the windows facing out which do not cover more than thirty-three (33%) percent of the individual window surface or group of windows facing a street for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days use during any ninety (90) day period.

Without notice to the Director, special event signs and civic event signs with an area of less than six (6) square feet, may be placed in windows or upon a building face for up to fourteen (14) days use during any ninety (90) day period.

Special event signs and civic event signs larger than six (6) square feet, may be approved for a limited period of time as a means of publicizing special events such as grand openings, carnivals, parades, charitable events. Such special event signs shall be limited to the following provisions:

Abandoned signs per § 36-26.3H3.

Animated, moving, flashing, blinking, reflecting, revolving, or any similar sign, including electronic message boards. Neon and interior lit signs are not permitted, indirect lighting is permitted.

EXCEPTION: One (1) neon sign is permitted per business provided it is no larger than two (2) square feet with the copy "OPEN" only. Traditional barber pole signs approved by the Planning Commission. Awning may be internally lit provided it frames the awning and does not illuminate letters.

Attention-getting signs, except as part of approved special event signs.

Bench signs, chalkboards or blackboards, changeable copy signs, except as allowed by the Planning Commission.

Off-site, off-premises or billboard signs, or permanent sale signs.

Portable signs or A-frame signs except per the temporary sign provisions of this subsection unless approved by the Planning Commission.

Signs on public property, except for traffic regulatory, informational signs, signs required by a governmental agency.

Signs painted on fences or roofs or signs that are affixed to vehicles, excluding permanent signs on commercial vehicles.

Signs which stimulate in color or design a traffic sign or signal, or which make use of words, symbols or characters in such a manner to interfere with, mislead, or confuse pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

No sign shall be erected so as to block views of buildings constructed or remodeled in conformity with the District's Design Guidelines.

Signs not permitted otherwise which are not permanently attached to awnings or canopies.

No sign shall be attached to any street, or any poles such as utility poles, traffic signals, street lights, street name signs or traffic warning signs, or any bus shelter or bench within the public right-of-way, except for holiday decorations or other signs approved by the City Council.

It shall be unlawful for any person to display upon any sign any obscene, indecent or immoral matter.

Attached to and parallel with the exterior wall of the building, no more than eight (8) inches from the wall. Such signs shall not project beyond the limits of the wall.

Signs may be erected perpendicular to the face of the building if attached to the exterior wall, under a marquee or similar structurally permanent extension from the building. Such signs shall not project beyond the limits of the marquee or roof. The sign display shall be limited to the two perpendicular sides. The signs shall not be less than eight (8) feet above the sidewalk level.

On awnings or similar structurally permanent extension, signs shall be applied parallel to the surfaces of such extensions and shall not project beyond the edges of the parallel surface.

Except as provided elsewhere, each business shall be allowed one (1) sign per exterior wall. The face of a wall projecting from another wall shall be considered part of the adjoining wall. Principal frontage may have a parallel or projecting sign on the wall or overhang plus a window or a monument sign. If a group of business occupy a space or suite, they shall be allowed only one (1) sign for the group, subject to a Master Sign Plan.

Material and lighting: Material for signs shall be non-glossy and natural appearing. Internal illumination, blinking, or moving signs shall not be permitted except as provided in § 36-26.5C4b.

Non-advertising directional signs to aid vehicle or pedestrian traffic provided that such signs are located on site, have a maximum area which does not exceed three (3) square feet, have a maximum overall height of four (4) feet above grade, when mounted on the monument or decorative pole may be approved by the Director.

All new buildings and substantial facade remodels shall provide a proposed sign placement options plan to the Planning Commission. Purpose of this requirement is to ensure opportunities for signage is included in the projects design and to avoid future variance requests.

Roof top signs on historical buildings may be approved by the Planning Commission under the following limitations: (1) the building has retained its' historical integrity; (2) documentation is provided that the historical building had rooftop signage in the past; (3) the sign shall not be internally illuminated; (4) the sign shall utilize historical materials and non-glossy colors and surfaces that integrate with the historical architecture, colors, scale and design elements of the building; (5) roof top signage that meets these requirements shall only be allowed in the historical CC: (Central Commercial) District.

Signs located in the lower fourteen (14) feet of the building with the exception of window signs. Window signs applied with paint or a decal are permitted in upper stories per other provisions of this Code.

Sign area: Except as provided for in § 36-26.5C6d signs parallel to walls or overhangs shall be limited to one-half (1/2) square foot for each lineal foot of building width, on the side where located, as measured on an elevation of the building, but in no case shall the sign area exceed one hundred (100) square feet. An equal amount of area may be allowed for a logo or trademark. Minor text or wording is permitted if it occupies less than ten (10%) percent of logo sign area.

Along Yosemite Avenue and F Street, each ground floor establishment shall be permitted a minimum wall sign of twenty (20) square feet provided no freestanding, or projecting signs are located on the same premises. No equal separate logo area permitted using this subsection, a logo area shall be considered as part of the area.

Signs perpendicular to exterior walls shall be limited to five (5) square feet with a maximum dimension of five (5) feet on a side.

Permanent window signs or window logos not exceeding thirty-three (33%) percent of the window area do not require the Director's review.

Multi-tenant directory signs in addition to other signs not to exceed seventy-two (72) square inches per tenant.

Signs located fourteen (14) feet, but not above twenty (20) feet above grade.

Sign area: Signs parallel to walls or overhangs shall be limited to one-half (1/2) square foot for each lineal foot of building width, on the side where located, as measured on an elevation of the building. The Planning Commission may approve up to a twenty (20%) percent larger sign area. But in no case shall the sign area exceed one hundred (100) square feet.

Second story tenants are allowed equal signage area separately from the ground floor tenants. § 36-26.5C7 is not applicable to second story signs.

A building name sign, in addition to other signs, limited to buildings with at least two (2) tenants. Sign is limited and intended to identify the building and not a business within. Sign shall not be greater in size than the current one-half (1/2) square foot for each running foot with a maximum of fifty (50) square feet.

Second story tenants are allowed equal signage area separately from the ground floor tenants. An equal amount of area may be allowed for a logo or trademark with more than ten (10%) percent of the area being in text. Area of text shall be counted as part of the total text signage permitted per § 36-26.5C7b. Except neither are eligible for twenty (20%) percent increase.

Permanent window signs exceeding thirty-three (33%) percent of the window area in all areas of the C-C District.

Signs perpendicular to exterior walls larger than five (5) square feet with a maximum dimension of five (5) feet on a side are permitted based on a determination of need: example due to visual physical obstructions such as trees or light poles. Maximum size is limited to ten (10) square feet.

Businesses, fronting on Yosemite Avenue or "F" Street with sufficient setback, as defined in § 36-18.9. "Special Building Lines," shall be allowed one (1) free-standing sign. Free-standing monument signs shall be limited to twenty-four (24) square feet with an eight (8) foot maximum length. Maximum height from the public sidewalk level for monument signs shall be limited to four (4) feet. Individual letters shall not exceed twelve (12) inches in height. Where two (2) or more businesses occupy a building or commercial complex only one (1) monument or pole sign is permitted.

Structurally altered so as to extend its useful life. Expanded, moved or relocated or re-established after a change in use.

Reestablished after a business has been abandoned for ninety (90) days or more.

Re-established after damage or destruction of more than fifty (50%) percent and the destruction is other than facial copy replacement and the display cannot be repaired within thirty (30) days of the date of its destruction, as determined by the Director.

Sign copy and sign faces may be changed on nonconforming signs when there is no change in use of the site other than a name change related to ownership or when only a portion of a multiple tenant sign is being changed.

Legal nonconforming wall signs shall not prevent the installation of conforming, monument signs, freestanding or window signs.

Any nonconforming signs shall be required to be brought into conformance or abated in conjunction with any major remodel or reconstruction clearance which is hereafter granted on the same site.

The Planning Commission may approve continued use of nonconforming signs provided:

All existing window and non-temporary signs within the District effective the date of February 22, 1992 shall be considered legal nonconforming signs for the purpose of this Code.

Nothing within this subsection shall prevent the normal maintenance and repair of any nonconforming sign or sign structure during its effective life or as determined under § 36-26.7. Normal maintenance or repair shall be limited to only: