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Yorba Linda City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 18

24 SIGNS

§ 18.24.010 Purpose.

The location, height, size and illumination of signs are regulated in order to maintain the attractiveness and orderliness of the City's appearance; to protect business sites from loss of prominence resulting from excessive signs on nearby sites; and to protect the public safety and welfare.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.015 Definitions.

Event means an activity or use that occurs on a periodic frequency of not more than once per quarter.
Sign area
means the entire surface area of a sign including non-structural trim, but excluding the supports, uprights, or structures upon which the sign is supported. Sign area of cutout letters or displays include the total area within the periphery of the cutout letters or display. The sign area of advertising statuary is the entire surface area of the statuary.
Sign, banner
means a temporary visual display device, with or without copy, usually rectangular in shape made of flexible material, usually cloth, paper, or plastic
Sign, canopy
means any sign that is a part of or attached to an awning, canopy, or other fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service area. A marquee is not a canopy (see Figure 18.24-1).
Sign, commercial
means a sign whose message concerns goods or services offered for consideration by a person engaged in a profit-oriented business.
Sign, construction
means a sign containing information pertaining to a future development or on-going construction on the site where the sign is located, including the name of the project, developer, contractor, architect, financing source, future occupant(s), and other information directly related to the development (see Figure 18.24-1).
Sign copy
means any words, letters, numbers, designs, logos, or other symbolic representations incorporated into the face of a sign.
Sign, directional
means a sign directing motorists or pedestrians to parking or building entrances or providing similar directional information (see Figure 18.24-1).
Sign, directory
means a sign or group of signs attached to a building or freestanding that identifies the business, owner, address, or occupation of a group of businesses, but contains no advertising (see Figure 18.24-1).
Sign face
means the exterior surface of sign, exclusive of structural supports, on which is placed the sign copy.
Sign, freestanding
means a sign supported by a base, uprights, or braces placed upon or into the ground and detached from any building (see Figure 18.24-1).
Sign, gas or service station price
means a permanent sign subject to state regulation, usually of a monument type, containing the prices and grades of fuel for sale at an automobile service station.
Sign, government
means a sign erected and maintained by a governmental agency for public informational, directional or safety purposes.
Sign height
means the measurement from the top of the sign face to the average finished grade at the base of the sign.
Sign, identification
means a sign whose commercial copy is limited to the name, type of business, and address of the building, business, office, establishment, person, or activity.
Sign, internally illuminated
means a sign which a source of light is projected through a transparent material that consists of the letters of the message or sign copy.
Sign, mobile billboard
means an on- or off-premises advertising sign attached to a vehicle or trailer that is used for the primary purpose of advertising and that moves with pedestrian or vehicular traffic or is parked at specific locations. A vehicle which advertises the company of its primary use is not considered a mobile billboard.
Sign, monument
means an independent structure supported from grade to the bottom of the sign with the appearance of having a solid base (see Figure 18.24-1).
Sign, noncommercial
means a sign that is not commercial. Noncommercial signs include signs erected by non-profit organizations for fundraising and related purposes and signs containing political, civic, public service, or religious messages.
Sign, nonconforming
means any temporary or permanent sign legally erected, established and maintained in conformance with the provisions of all applicable laws in effect at the time of original installation, but which does not conform to the number, size, placement, or other requirements of this title.
Sign, off-site
means a sign referring to a person, establishment, merchandise, service, event, or entertainment which is not located, sold, produced, manufactured, provided, or furnished on the premises where the sign is located.
Sign, on-site
means a sign referring to a person, establishment, merchandise, service, event, or entertainment which is located, sold, produced, manufactured, provided, or furnished on the premises where the sign is located.
Sign, portable
means any sign designed to be moved easily and which is not permanently affixed to either the ground, a structure, or building, or vehicle.
Sign program
means a plan created and submitted by a project applicant that lays out the number, location, types, heights, style, illumination, etc., of the signs on a property.
Sign, real estate
means a sign indicating that the premises on which the sign is located are for sale, lease, or rent.
Sign, temporary
means any sign that is used only temporarily and is not permanently mounted.
Sign, wall
means a sign attached to, erected against, or painted onto a wall of a building or other structure with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the wall (see Figure 18.24-1).
Figure 18.24-1 Sign Types
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.020 General specifications.

A. 
All sign illumination shall be internally illuminated or by indirect lighting and no sign shall have blinking or flashing lights or any other illuminating device which has a changing light intensity brightness or color.
B. 
No sign shall move, have visible moving parts, or simulate movement by means of fluttering, spinning, or reflective devices.
C. 
No sign may encroach upon or overhang adjacent property or public right-of-way, except where specifically permitted within this chapter.
D. 
Canopies and signs attached to a building, including, but not limited to, wall signs, shall not project above the eave line.
E. 
The square footage of a sign made up of letters, words or symbols within a frame shall be determined from the outside edge of the frame itself. The square footage of a sign composed of only letters, words, or symbols shall be determined from imaginary straight lines drawn around the entire copy of grouping of such letters, words or symbols. Only those portions of the construction elements that are an integral part of the sign itself shall be considered in the allocation of square footage allowed.
F. 
All signs shall be structurally safe, shall be of rust inhibitive material, and shall be maintained in good condition as determined by the Community Development Director and Building Official. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner of the land and/or improvements to remove any sign or signs on premises where the use has been discontinued for a period of over 60 days.
G. 
Signs painted on a building or structure shall meet the specifications for wall or canopy signs in this chapter and Chapter 18.26 of this title, subject to approval of the Planning Commission.
H. 
Where non-temporary freestanding signs are permitted, a minimum landscaped area of 100 square feet shall be provided at the base of the sign, unless otherwise determined by the Planning Commission to be consistent with the intent of this provision and with Chapter 18.26 of this title.
J. 
Lighting for externally illuminated signs shall be hooded, screened or directed downward/inward in such a manner that the lighting element is not directly visible from the adjacent streets and properties unless approved by the Planning Commission as a part of a conditional use permit process.
J . 
Flags are prohibited except as provided in Section 18.24.110.
K. 
The following shall not be considered signs:
1. 
Official notices authorized by a court, public body, or public officer;
2. 
Directional, warning or information signs authorized by Federal, State, or municipal authority;
3. 
Memorial plaques and building cornerstones when cut or carved into a masonry surface or when made of incombustible material and made an integral part of the building or structure;
4. 
Commemorative symbols, plaques and historical tablets.
L. 
Balloons and other inflatable advertising devices of all sizes are prohibited, except for one-time special events as provided in Section 18.20.020.O.
M. 
The owner of any sign which is otherwise allowed by this chapter may substitute noncommercial copy in lieu of any other commercial or non-commercial copy. This substitution of copy may be made without any additional approval or permitting. The purpose of this provision is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over non-commercial speech, or favoring of any particular non-commercial message over any other non-commercial message. This provision prevails over any more specific provision to the contrary.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.030 Permit fees.

A schedule of sign permit fees shall be as adopted by resolution of the City Council and administered by the Building Official of the City.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.040 Permit for change in copy of nonconforming sign.

Prior to the required date of elimination of a nonconforming sign, a permit may be issued for a change in such sign provided such change would not create or increase a discrepancy between the regulations of this chapter and the existing nonconforming sign.

§ 18.24.050 Permitted.

The special-purpose signs set out in Sections 18.24.060 through 18.24.120 shall be permitted.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.060 Directional signs.

A. 
In any zone, one parking directional sign not exceeding six square feet in area and/or four feet in height at each parking area entrance or exit solely to provide direction to parking or for parking lot circulation. In addition, in commercial and industrial zones, on-site directional signs with the same area and height restrictions may be approved by the Community Development Director as a part of an overall signage program for the purpose of providing direction to parking or parking lot circulation and to direct pedestrian or motorists to out-of-the-way businesses.
B. 
Off-Site Directional Signage for Commercial Shopping Centers. In any C zone, off-site directional signage for commercial shopping centers shall be permitted subject to the following criteria:
1. 
A commercial shopping center shall contain a minimum of 50,000 gross square feet and have a minimum of seven commercial retail business suites to be eligible for off-site directional signage.
2. 
Off-site directional signage for commercial shopping centers shall be limited to qualifying centers for a period of two years commencing with the start of construction for a new commercial shopping center.
3. 
Each qualifying commercial shopping center shall be permitted no more than one off-site directional sign. The sign must be located on private property which is adjacent to an arterial street. No sign may be permitted in any public right-of-way, or easement.
4. 
All off-site directional signage for commercial shopping centers shall be located within a one-half mile radius of the shopping center it is identifying.
5. 
30 percent of a commercial off-site directional sign must specify the shopping center's name and location.
6. 
No off-site directional sign shall exceed an overall height of eight feet.
7. 
Prior to installation, all off-site directional signage for commercial shopping centers shall require the review and approval of a sign request by the Planning Commission. Additionally, all off-site directional signage must be reviewed and approved by the City Traffic Engineer, prior to Planning Commission review.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.070 Temporary signs.

A. 
Temporary Signs Within Public Right-of-Way. Temporary noncommercial signs and real estate directional signs shall be permitted within the "public right-of-way," as defined in Chapter 18.04, subject to the following regulations:
1. 
Location. Signs may be located within the landscaped portion of the public right-of-way, but not within the median of any street or highway. For the purposes of this section, landscaped parkway shall be defined as the area between the back edge of the sidewalk and the right-of-way line, or, where no sidewalk exists, the back-of-curb and the right-of-way line. Landscape strips between back-of-curb and a sidewalk also shall be construed as meeting the definition of a landscaped parkway. However, tree wells shall not be construed as a landscaped parkway. Additional requirements include:
a. 
Signs shall not overhang any street, curb, sidewalk, trail or driveway.
b. 
Signs shall not be located within 15 feet of any fire hydrant.
c. 
Signs shall not be located within 15 feet of the edge of any driveway nor within 15 feet of any street intersection, as measured from the midpoint of the corner radius.
d. 
Signs shall not be affixed to any traffic control devices, government signs, light standards, utility poles, bus shelters or other structures, posts, fences, shrubs or trees. Signs shall be freestanding.
e. 
Signs shall not be located in any area that the City Traffic Engineer, or designee, determines would constitute a pedestrian or vehicular traffic safety hazard.
2. 
Size and Height. Signs shall not exceed six square feet in area, and shall not exceed four feet in height (as measured from grade).
3. 
Identification. Unless otherwise clearly discernable on the sign itself, the owner of the sign affix his, her or its name, address and telephone number to the sign prior to installation of the sign.
4. 
Installation. The installation of any sign shall not cause damage to the public right-of-way, including damage to landscaping and/or associated irrigation systems. The owner of a sign located within the public right-of-way expressly understands that by placing a sign within the public right-of-way, the owner agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless from any and all claims, demands, cause of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury in any manner arising out of or incident to the existence of the sign in the public right-of-way.
5. 
Time Period. Signs shall adhere to the following time restrictions:
a. 
Signs shall be removed from the public right-of-way not more than five days after the event to which they pertain.
b. 
Real estate directional signs shall only be permitted in the public right-of-way from sunrise to sundown.
c. 
Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, all noncommercial temporary signs shall be limited to no more than 10 consecutive days.
6. 
Removal Procedures. It is the intent of this section to provide procedures for removal of temporary signs posted within the public right-of-way. The further intent of this section is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Yorba Linda while respecting the First Amendment free speech right of those persons using signs to communicate to the public at large. Any sign in the public right-of-way that is not in compliance with this chapter may be summarily abated by the Community Development Director, or designee, following notice to the sign owner, if such can be determined from the identification described in subsection A.3. The Community Development Director, or designee, shall notify the owner of the sign, if such can be determined, to retrieve said sign from the City. Said sign shall be retained by the City for a period of not less than three working days following notification to the owner. Thereafter, any unclaimed signs may be discarded.
B. 
Temporary Signs Not Within Public Right-of-Way. In all zones, temporary signs shall be permitted on private property subject to the following regulations:
1. 
Location.
a. 
Temporary noncommercial signs may be placed on private property subject to the property owner's permission.
b. 
Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, temporary commercial signs shall not be visible from the public right-of-way.
c. 
Signs shall not obstruct the vision/sight distance of vehicular traffic;
d. 
Signs shall not interfere with pedestrian traffic;
2. 
Size and Height. Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, temporary signs for each residence or business establishment shall not exceed an aggregate total of 32 square feet in area, and shall not exceed six feet in height.
3. 
Time Period. Signs shall adhere to the following time restrictions:
a. 
Temporary signs associated with an event shall be removed not more than five days after the event to which they pertain.
b. 
Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, all noncommercial temporary signs shall be limited to no more than 10 consecutive days.
4. 
Signs shall be either freestanding or supported in an alternative manner meeting the satisfaction of the Community Development Director, and shall be constructed of durable, sturdy materials such as plastic, wood, cloth or metal. Use of paper or cardboard is prohibited;
5. 
Signs may not be located within the public right-of-way, except as provided for in subsection A, Temporary signs within public rights-of-way.
6. 
In any commercial zone or where retail sales or rentals are a permitted or conditional use, one single-faced temporary sign not exceeding four square feet in area is permitted on the side of the building where the main entrance to the business is located. The sign may not extend above or exceed the height of the eave. The sign for a business may not be attached to any portion of the building that the business does not physically occupy. Such signs may be permitted for a time period not exceeding a maximum of 10 consecutive days per quarter unless the Community Development Director or Planning Commission authorizes an extension of the time periods.
7. 
Banners.
a. 
Sales and Promotions. Banners advertising sales and promotions may be issued in any commercial zone subject to approval of a temporary use permit, and subject further to the following:
i. 
Permits shall be issued for a period not exceeding 20 consecutive days per quarter;
ii. 
Banners shall be constructed of canvas or other similar weather-resistant material use of paper or cardboard is prohibited;
iii. 
Banner size shall not exceed one square foot per lineal foot of store or business frontage up to a maximum of 25 square feet;
iv. 
Banners shall be flush-mounted, affixed to, and be parallel to, the building wall; and
v. 
A maximum of one banner per business is allowed. In cases where a business may have more than one street frontage, a maximum of two banners may be approved.
b. 
Grand Openings. Banners for a newly opened business may be issued for a period of not exceeding 45 days, subject to approval of a temporary use permit, and subject further to those standards outlined in subsection B.6.a.ii through v above.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.080 Real estate and development signs.

A. 
For Sale or Rental Signs.
1. 
For sale or rental signs in any zone other than commercial and industrial: one unlighted sign not exceeding six square feet on each street frontage adjoining a site shall be permitted. Freestanding signs shall not exceed four feet in height. Where ornamental wooden or metal frames are used to support such signs, the overall height shall not exceed six feet.
2. 
For sale or rental signs in any C zone or M zone: one unlighted sign not exceeding 32 square feet on each street frontage adjoining a site shall be permitted. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height including base or other mounting structures. Where sale or rental signs are placed in windows of office and/or retail buildings or individual suites, said signs shall be limited to one such sign per building/suite face and each sign shall not exceed a maximum size of six square feet.
3. 
The design and structural specifications for real estate and development signs shall be subject to the approval of the Community Development Director and/or Building Official if a permanent mounting frame or structure is used.
B. 
Construction Signs. One unlighted sign not exceeding four square feet in area, for each contractor, architect or engineer engaged in the project shall be permitted. Construction signs on the site of a project actively under construction may be combined. Combined signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area. Freestanding signs shall not exceed four feet in height.
C. 
Off-Site Directional Subdivision Signs. Unlighted directional subdivision signs shall be permitted in any zone provided there shall be no more than 64 square feet of total sign area for each subdivision and a total of two signs. Maximum sign height shall not exceed 15 feet. Multiple signs for multiple subdivisions may be combined into a single sign. Such off-site signs shall be permitted to remain only as long as a sales office is maintained in the subdivision and provided that such signs are maintained in good condition as determined by the Building Official. If located within the public right-of-way, an encroachment permit shall be obtained from the Public Works Department.
D. 
On-Site Subdivision Signs. On-site subdivision signs shall be permitted provided there shall be no more than 64 square feet of total sign area for each subdivision and a total of two signs. Maximum sign height shall not exceed 15 feet. Multiple signs for a subdivision may be combined into a single sign. Such on-site signs shall be permitted to remain only as long as a sales office is maintained in the subdivision and provided that such signs are maintained in good condition as determined by the Building Official.
E. 
Deviations to subsections C and D above may be approved by the Planning Commission in conjunction with a planned sign program in accordance with Section 18.24.380.
F. 
Subdivision Entrance Signs. Subdivision entrance signs indicating the name of the subdivision or development shall be permitted at the major street entrance to a subdivision or development. Each sign shall not exceed 20 square feet in area, and may be either a freestanding monument sign or attached to and not extending above a wall or fence. Such signs shall be constructed of materials so as to render them not readily susceptible to deterioration or vandalism. Furthermore, all freestanding monument signs shall be constructed on private property within the subdivision or development and be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission through a sign request application.
G. 
Real Estate Directional Signs. In addition to the regulations for temporary signs in Section 18.24.070, temporary real estate directional signs shall be limited in number per open house to no more than two signs per change in direction at an intersection with an arterial roadway and no more than one sign per change in direction at any other intersection.
H. 
Real estate for-sale signs shall be removed upon sale and close of escrow of the property.
I. 
For the purpose of administering this chapter, apartment or group housing complexes of 30 units or more shall be considered within the definition of a "subdivision."
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.090 Exempt signs.

In all zones, the following signs shall be exempt from the provisions of this title:
A. 
Open/closed window signs less than two square feet in area. This sign may also include hours of operation.
B. 
Interior signs located within the interior of buildings when such signs are not visible from outside the subject building.
C. 
A United States, California or City flag.
D. 
Directional safety signs, such as "Stop," "Yield," and similar signs, the face of which meet California Department of Transportation standards and bear no commercial message of any sort.
E. 
Trespassing and property alarm signs less than two square feet in area.
F. 
Any official government sign, public notice or warning required by a valid and applicable Federal, State or local law, regulation or ordinance.
G. 
Other similar signs deemed by the Community Development Director, such as signs not visible from the public right-of-way or from private streets.
(Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.110 Other special signs.

A. 
Flags, emblems, insignias and posters of any nation, state, international organization, political subdivision or other governmental agency shall be exempt from the provisions of this title provided the height does not exceed 35 feet. However, such elements exceeding 35 feet in height shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission through a conditional use permit.
B. 
Steeples, crosses and other similar unlighted symbols on churches and other religious institutions may exceed the 35-foot height limit by an additional 10 feet. However, such elements exceeding 45 feet shall by reviewed by the Planning Commission through a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.120 Church signs.

In all zones, churches and other religious organizations shall be permitted one wall sign and one freestanding sign, provided:
A. 
The total area of a wall-mounted sign shall not exceed one square-foot of sign per lineal foot of building frontage, up to a maximum of 50 square feet in area.
B. 
The total area of a freestanding sign shall not exceed 50 square feet in area.
C. 
The total height of the freestanding sign shall not exceed eight feet.
D. 
Message boards may be incorporated into the freestanding sign within the allotted square footage of the freestanding sign.
E. 
The Planning Commission shall review all applications for freestanding signs through the sign request procedure described in Section 18.24.350.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.130 Permitted.

Except as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter, only the signs set out in Sections 18.24.140 through 18.24.160 shall be permitted in an R zone.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.140 Residential uses.

A. 
Single-Family Dwelling Units. One unlighted nameplate not exceeding one square foot in area shall be permitted. On a site with more than one dwelling unit, nameplates shall not be combined.
B. 
Multi-Family Dwellings, Apartment Developments, Boarding or Roominghouses, Dormitories. One indirectly lighted or unlighted identification sign not exceeding 12 square feet in area shall be permitted. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.150 Agricultural uses.

For agricultural uses, one unlighted sign not exceeding six square feet in area or six feet in height shall be permitted.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.160 Public and semipublic uses.

For public and semipublic uses, one lighted or unlighted sign not exceeding 15 square feet in area shall be permitted. Freestanding signs not to exceed six feet in height and no more than one sign may be permitted for each use.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.170 Permitted.

Except as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter, only the signs set out in Sections 18.24.180 through 18.24.220 shall be permitted in a C zone.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.180 Office uses in C-O zones.

A. 
One freestanding monument sign indicating not exceeding 50 square feet in area per side, and not exceeding five feet in height including sign base, shall be permitted for each development project. A development project with more than one street frontage or which exceeds 100 lineal feet of street frontage shall be permitted two such monument signs.
B. 
For each use, one single-faced, lighted wall or canopy sign, not exceeding one square foot of area for each lineal foot of individual tenant space frontage shall be permitted. Said one sign per individual business shall in no case exceed 75 square feet and may be placed on any given side of the structure which fronts on a public street, parking lot or mall area.
C. 
For each use, one nameplate not exceeding two square feet in area shall be permitted. Where two or more professional offices occupy the same building, nameplates may be combined in the form of a directory, provided such combined sign shall not exceed 15 square feet in area; when such sign is freestanding, such sign shall not exceed six feet in height.
D. 
For buildings containing four or more offices, one single-faced, lighted wall or canopy sign not exceeding 30 square feet in area indicating the name of the building shall be permitted.
E. 
The foregoing signs may be modified by adoption of a planned sign program in accordance with Section 18.24.380.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.190 Commercial uses in C-N zone.

A. 
For each use, one single-faced, lighted wall or canopy sign, not exceeding one square foot of area for each lineal foot of individual business to a maximum of 75 square feet, and may be placed on any given side of the structure which fronts on a public street, parking lot or mall area shall be permitted. Notwithstanding the above, no use shall have a sign on any portion of the building they do not physically occupy, except as may be approved by the Planning Commission under Section 18.24.380.
B. 
For each shopping center there shall be allowed one illuminated, freestanding-base mounted identification sign not to exceed 75 square feet in area per side and eight feet in height. A minimum of 20 percent or more of said sign shall be allocated for the shopping center's name and address. Not more than 80 percent of said sign may be allocated for up to eight tenants' identification. In addition, each individual tenant's identification shall be limited to the width of the base or architectural features and shall be uniform in size, style and color with the sign program of the center. Furthermore, if a shopping center has 500 feet or more of frontage on two or more collector or arterial streets, the applicant may petition the Planning Commission for one additional freestanding base-mounted sign.
C. 
The foregoing signs may be modified by adoption of a planned sign program in accordance with Section 18.24.380.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.200 Commercial uses in C-G zone.

A. 
For each use, one lighted freestanding sign not exceeding 30 square feet in area shall be permitted; provided, however, that there be no more than one sign per lot or parcel of land, except as permitted in subsection C of this section. Where more than one business is being conducted on a single lot or parcel of land, the permitted sign area for each business shall be combined into one freestanding sign up to a maximum combined area of 100 square feet. Freestanding signs shall not exceed eight feet in height.
B. 
For each use, one single-faced lighted wall or canopy sign not exceeding one square foot of area for each lineal foot of building or portion thereof, may be placed on each side of the building fronting on a street, parking lot or mall to a maximum of 100 square feet per sign; provided, however, there shall be no more than two such signs per use. Notwithstanding the above, no use shall have a sign on any portion of the building that they do not physically occupy, except as may be approved by the Planning Commission under Section 18.26.380.
C. 
For each shopping center there shall be allowed one illuminated, freestanding-base mounted identification sign on which the tenant identification area is not to exceed 100 square feet in area. An additional area equal to 20 percent of the tenant identification area shall be allocated for the shopping center's name and address. Total sign area, including tenant identification and center identification (but exclusive of any architectural features as may be approved by the Planning Commission) shall not exceed 120 square feet per side. Total sign height (inclusive of both the center and tenant identification areas, but exclusive of any architectural features as may be approved by the Planning Commission) shall not exceed eight feet. In addition, each individual tenant's identification shall be limited to the width of the base or architectural features. Furthermore, if a shopping center has 500 feet or more of combined frontage on two or more collector or arterial streets, the applicant may petition the Planning Commission for one additional freestanding base-mounted sign. Only one freestanding sign may be placed on a given street frontage.
D. 
The foregoing signs may be modified by adoption of a planned sign program in accordance with Section 18.24.380.
E. 
For the purposes of this section, shopping centers consisting of multiple parcels and/or multiple development pads, and which function as a single center, shall be deemed a single center.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.210 Service stations in C-N and C-G zones.

A. 
One lighted, freestanding sign not exceeding 50 square feet in area shall be permitted. Such sign shall not exceed eight feet in height.
B. 
Not more than two wall and/or canopy signs, each sign not exceeding 30 square feet in area shall be permitted.
C. 
Not more than one unlighted price sign showing the actual price per gallon of all grades of gasoline dispensed and not exceeding 12 square feet in area shall be permitted; however, in the case of service stations located on corners, if a price sign cannot be placed at a location and in a manner so as motorists on both streets are able to view the posted prices, the Community Development Director may permit the placement of two prices signs (one per street frontage).
D. 
If the Community Development Director determines that the freestanding identification sign can be designed in a manner to incorporate prices so as to be viewed from all adjacent street frontages, he or she may require that only one such sign be provided and no additional price signs permitted, and, further, that the sign be in conformance with the standards stated in subsection A above.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.220 Public and semipublic uses in C zones.

One lighted sign not exceeding 30 square feet in area shall be permitted. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.230 Permitted.

Except as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter, only the signs set out in Section 18.26.240 through 18.26.250 shall be permitted in any M zone.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.240 Industrial uses in M-1 zone.

A. 
For each use, one single-faced, lighted wall or canopy sign, not exceeding one square foot of area for each lineal foot of building or portion thereof, may be placed on the side of the building facing the major street frontage up to a maximum of 100 square feet.
B. 
For each use, one lighted, freestanding sign not exceeding 30 square feet in area shall be permitted, provided, however, that there be no more than one such sign per lot or parcel of land. Where more than one use is being conducted on a single lot or parcel of land, the permitted sign area for each use shall be combined into one freestanding sign up to a maximum of 100 square feet. Freestanding signs shall not exceed eight feet in height.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.250 Public and semipublic uses in M zones.

One lighted sign not exceeding 30 square feet in area shall be permitted. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.260 Permitted.

Except as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter, only the following signs set out in Sections 18.24.270 through 18.24.330 shall be permitted in the following special purpose zones.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.270 Signs in MHP zone.

At the major street entrance to the mobile home park, not more than two unlighted signs or one lighted sign, each not exceeding 20 square feet in area, attached to and not extending above a wall or fence, identifying the mobile home park shall be permitted.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.280 Signs in PD zone.

At the major street entrance to the planned development, not more than two unlighted signs or one lighted sign, each not exceeding 20 square feet in area, attached to and not extending above a wall or fence, identifying the planned development shall be permitted, or as specified in the planned development regulations approved by the Planning Commission or City Council.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.290 Signs in the (O) combining zone.

Signs in the (O) combining zone shall meet the requirements of Section 15.36.110 of this code; provided, however, that such signs shall not be lighted and freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height, and no more than one sign may be permitted for each use.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.300 Signs in PS zone.

A. 
Agricultural uses. One unlighted sign not exceeding six square feet in area or six feet in height shall be permitted.
B. 
All other uses. One lighted or unlighted sign not exceeding 15 square feet in area shall be permitted. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.320 Signs in (I), (SH), and (H) combining zones.

Signs in the (I), (SH), and (H) zones shall be the same as for the base zone, unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission in conjunction with a conditional use permit or design review.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.330 Signs in PL zone.

Signs in the P-L zone shall be as approved by the Planning Commission in conjunction with a conditional use permit or design review.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.340 Administration authority.

The Community Development Director may, at his or her discretion, require that any sign application be reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to approval.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.350 Commission review of freestanding signs.

A. 
All freestanding signs except special purpose signs as designated in Article 2 of this chapter, shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Commission through the sign request procedure. Any such review by the Planning Commission shall be scheduled within 30 days of receipt of an application.
B. 
In its review of freestanding signs, the Planning Commission shall consider the size, shape, scale and location of the proposed sign as it relates to surrounding land uses in order to ensure compatibility between signs and other structures and to reduce possible detrimental effects. The review shall include consideration of the proposed design, materials, textures, colors and method of illumination of the sign.
C. 
Planning Commission review of freestanding signs shall not be required where such signs have been approved in conjunction with Planning Commission approval of a conditional use permit or variance.
D. 
Following its review of a freestanding sign as prescribed in subsection B or C above, the Planning Commission may approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the proposed sign.
E. 
In accordance with Section 18.24.380, the Planning Commission may approve alternative sign standards in conjunction with a planned sign program.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.360 Review of freestanding signs-Appeals.

If, after reviewing a proposed freestanding sign, the Planning Commission should not approve the sign as submitted, or, if the applicant does not agree with the conditions of approval required by the Planning Commission, the applicant may file an appeal request within 15 days to the City Council for future consideration.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.370 Lapse of permit.

Sign approval shall lapse and shall be void one year following the date of approval unless a building permit has been issued and construction diligently pursued toward completion.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.380 Planned sign program.

A. 
Signs may be authorized as part of a planned sign program even if they do not conform to all specific regulations contained elsewhere in this chapter. A planned sign program is intended to provide maximum incentive and latitude to encourage variety and good design, and to allow response to special circumstances, but shall not be used to circumvent the objectives of this chapter.
B. 
To encourage consistency of design and regulation, a planned sign program shall be required for all shopping centers and commercial complexes consisting of two or more businesses, for review and approval by the Planning Commission through the sign request procedure described in Section 18.24.350.
C. 
Review Criteria. A planned sign program may be approved only if the following findings are made:
1. 
The proposed signing is consistent with the intent of this chapter and the General Plan;
2. 
The proposed signs are consistent with each other in design and construction, taking into account sign style and shape, materials, letter style, colors and illumination;
3. 
The proposed signs are compatible with the buildings and developments they identify, taking into account materials, colors and design motif; and
4. 
Approval does not constitute a grant of special privilege or allow substantially greater overall visibility than the standard ordinance provisions allow.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.24.390 Elimination of nonconforming signs.

The elimination of nonconforming signs shall be as prescribed in Section 18.34.040.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)