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 Wyandotte County - Unified Government
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 27. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
 Article VIII. ZONING
 Division 11. SIGNS

  § 27-728. Standards for sign types.  

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  • (a)

    Generally.

    (1)

    This section establishes standards for individual sign types, including:

    a.

    Whether the sign type is permitted in the designated zoning districts.

    b.

    Whether a sign permit is required.

    c.

    The maximum number of signs (subject to the sign allocation system - see subsection (2), below) based on:

    1.

    Number per street frontage, or

    2.

    Number per each business or institution (occupying a multi-tenant building) which has its own ground floor entryway or storefront, or

    3.

    Number per single-tenant building or multi-tenant building with a single entry, or

    4.

    The total number of that sign type on a single lot or parcel.

    d.

    Maximum sign dimensions, including:

    1.

    Sign area (see subsection (2), below).

    2.

    Height.

    e.

    Location.

    1.

    Property line setback.

    2.

    Spacing between other signs.

    f.

    Design characteristics, including whether the following design features are allowed or required:

    1.

    Digital.

    2.

    Illumination, internal.

    3.

    Illumination, external.

    4.

    Illumination, halo lit.

    5.

    Channel letters.

    6.

    Changeable copy.

    (2)

    The maximum number and area of signs is subject to the sign allocation system in section 27-727 and this section, unless otherwise provided. The allowable sign area for an individual sign may be less than the maximum allowed by this section where needed to observe the maximum sign allowance in section 27-727.

    (b)

    Attached signs.

    (1)

    Applicability. This subsection applies to attached signs. An "attached sign" means a sign that is attached to a building (including and building component, such as a column, marquee or canopy) and that uses the building as its primary support.

    (2)

    Generally.

    a.

    Attached signs shall comply with the maximum sign area allocation in section 27-727, except for provided in this section.

    b.

    Attached signs shall not obscure or cover an architectural feature, such as a window, door, entryway, cornice, sill, or fire escape below the third story of a building.

    (3)

    Accessory signs.

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    a.

    An "accessory sign" is a sign inscribed onto a fence, archway, berm, or similar accessory structure that is not erected for the sole purpose of mounting a sign. A sign posted on a placard, board, poster, banner, or similar appendage to an accessory structure is considered an incidental sign and regulated by section 27-729.

    b.

    Accessory signs are subject to Table VIII-11-2 accessory signs, but are not subject to the maximum allocation for attached signs if the accessory signs are within the maximum area prescribed in line 7, below:

    Table VIII-11-2 Accessory Signs
    Zoning Districts/TND T-Zone →
    		A-G, R, R-1,
    R-1(B), R-2,
    R-2(B), TND T-1,
    T-2, T-3, CS
    		R-3, R-4, R-5,
    R-6, R-M,
    TND T-4
    		C-O
    		C-1, TND T-5
    		C-D, TND T-6
    		C-2, C-3, M-1,
    B-P, TND D
    		M-2, M-3
     ↓ Requirements
    1. Permitted? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    2. Permit required? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    3. Number per street frontage — — — — — — —
    4. Number per each business or institution (occupying a multi-tenant building) which has its own ground floor entryway or storefront (max.) — — — — — — —
    5. Number-total per single-tenant building or multi-tenant building with a single entry (max.) 1 1 3 2 3 3 3
    6. Number-total (max.) — — — — — — —
    Dimensions
    7. Sign area exempt from maximum sign allocation (maximum- sf) 9 12 35 35 35 42 72
    8. Height (maximum-feet) 2 2 2 6 2 6 6
    Location
    9. Property Line Setback (minimum-feet) Z Z Z Z Z Z Z
    10. Spacing between other signs (minimum-feet) — — — — — — —
    Design Characteristics
    11. Digital No No No No No No No
    12. Illumination, Internal No No No No No No No
    13. Illumination, External No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    14. Illumination, Halo Lit No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    15. Channel Letters Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    16. Changeable copy No No No No No No Yes
    Rules of Interpretation:
     Yes = the sign type or characteristic is permitted;
     No = the sign type or characteristic is not permitted;
     R = the sign type or characteristic is required;
     NR = the sign type is permitted for non-residential uses only;
     "—" the standard does not apply.
     Z = as established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.

     

    (4)

    Awning/canopy/marquee signs.

    a.

    Definitions.

    Awning Sign A sign that is painted, stenciled or attached to the surface of an awning. An "awning" means a roof-like cover that projects from the wall of a building to shield a doorway, walkway, or window from inclement weather or the sun. Awnings are often made of fabric or flexible plastic supported by a rigid frame and may be retracted into the face of the building. 27-728b-4a1.png
    Canopy Sign A sign attached to the surface of a canopy. A "canopy" means an overhead structure made of solid material, other than an awning, that is either attached to a building wall and extends at least twelve (12) inches from the face of the building or a freestanding overhead structure supported by posts. 27-728b-4a2.png
    Marquee Sign A sign attached to the fascia of marquee. A "Marquee" means a hood or awning of permanent construction without pillars or posts which is supported from a building wall and extends beyond the building, building line, or property line. A sign attached to the bottom of a Marquee is considered an Under-Canopy Sign. 27-728b-4a3.png
    Over Canopy Sign A sign on the top of a roof overhang of a covered porch or walkway which identifies the tenant of the adjoining space. 27-728b-4a4.png
    Under Canopy Sign A sign suspended from the underside of a canopy, a covered porch or a walkway. 27-728b-4a5.png

     

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    b.

    Standards. Awning signs (located above the drip flap portion of the awning), canopy signs, marquee signs, and over canopy signs toward the maximum attached sign allowance (see section 27-727). Awning signs located only on the drip flap portion of the awning and with letters not exceeding 18 inches in height, and under canopy signs do not count toward the maximum attached sign allowance.

    Table VIII-11-3 Awning/Canopy/Marquee Signs
    Zoning Districts/TND T-Zone →
    		A-G, R, R-1,
    R-1(B), R-2,
    R-2(B), TND T-1,
    T-2, T-3, CS
    		R-3, R-4, R-5,
    R-6, R-M,
    TND T-4
    		C-O
    		C-1, TND T-5
    		C-D, TND T-6
    		C-2, C-3, M-1,
    B-P, TND D
    		M-2, M-3
     ↓ Requirements
    1. Permitted? NR Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    2. Permit required? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    3. Number per street frontage — — — — — — —
    4. Number per each business or institution (occupying a multi-tenant building) which has its own ground floor entryway or storefront (max.) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
    5. Number-total per single-tenant building or multi-tenant building with a single entry (max.) 1 1 3 2 3 3 3
    6. Number-total (max.) — — — — — — —
    Dimensions
    7. Sign area (maximum- sf) 60 60 100 150 100 150 150
    8. Height (maximum-feet) 2 2 2 6 2 6 6
    Location
    9. Property Line Setback (minimum-feet) Z Z Z Z Z Z Z
    10. Spacing between other signs (minimum-feet) — — — — — — —
    Design Characteristics
    11. Digital No No No No Yes Yes Yes
    12. Illumination, Internal No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    13. Illumination, External No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    14. Illumination, Halo Lit Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    15. Channel Letters Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    16. Changeable copy No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Rules of Interpretation:
     Yes = the sign type or characteristic is permitted;
     No = the sign type or characteristic is not permitted;
     R = the sign type or characteristic is required;
     NR = the sign type is permitted for non-residential uses only;
     "—" the standard does not apply.
     Z = as established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.

     

    (5)

    Murals.

    a.

    Definition. A "mural" is a hand produced or machined graphic applied or affixed to the exterior of a building wall through the application of paint, canvas, tile, metal panels, applied sheet graphic or other medium generally so that the wall becomes the background surface or platform for the graphic, generally for the purpose of decoration or artistic expression, including but not limited to, painting, fresco or mosaic.

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    b.

    Standards.

    1.

    Murals are not permitted on the primary façade. A primary façade is defined, for purposes of this section, as a building elevation that faces the adjacent street right-of-way and is the primary customer entrance. Buildings located on a block corner with the primary customer entrance located diagonally at the building corner to both intersecting streets has two primary facades.

    2.

    On lots that share a property line with a residential zoning district, murals are not allowed on building walls that face a residential zoning district.

    3.

    Up to 20 percent of a mural may include text or commercial copy. No more than five items of information (as defined in subsection 27-724(d)) may be included in the area used for text or commercial copy.

    4.

    The mural shall be kept in good condition for the life of the mural according to the maintenance schedule and responsibilities approved by the director and incorporated into the sign permit. A mural is in a state of disrepair when 25 percent or more of the display surface area contains peeling, faded or flaking paint, or is otherwise not preserved in the manner in which it was originally created.

    5.

    The display surface shall be kept clean, neatly painted, and free from corrosion.

    Table VIII-11-4 Murals
    Zoning Districts/TND T-Zone →
    		A-G, R, R-1,
    R-1(B), R-2,
    R-2(B), TND T-1,
    T-2, T-3, CS
    		R-3, R-4, R-5,
    R-6, R-M,
    TND T-4
    		C-O
    		C-1, TND T-5
    		C-D, TND T-6
    		C-2, C-3, M-1,
    B-P, TND D
    		M-2, M-3
     ↓ Requirements
    1. Permitted? No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    2. Permit required? No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    3. Number per street frontage (max.) — — — — — — —
    4. Number-total (max.) — — — — — — —
    Dimensions
    Location
    Design Characteristics
    5. Sign area (maximum-sf) — — — * * * *
    6. Height (maximum-feet) — — — — — — —
    Location
    7. Property Line Setback (minimum-feet) — — — Z Z Z Z
    8. Spacing between other signs (minimum-feet) — — — — — — —
    Design Characteristics
    9. Digital — — — No No No No
    10. Illumination, Internal — — — No No No No
    11. Illumination, External — — — No Yes Yes Yes
    12. Illumination, Halo Lit — — — No No No No
    13. Channel Letters — — — No No No No
    14. Changeable copy — — — No No No No

     

    *  The wall area that may be covered by a mural is as follows:

    Text/Logo area
    (as a percent of mural)
    		Percent of facade that may be covered:
    11-20%
    		When combined with other attached signs, must fall within the attached sign area allocation in Sec. 27-727
    0-10%
    		100%. If the mural is applied only to a side or rear façade, it does not apply to the attached sign area allocation in Sec. 27-727.

     

    (6)

    Projecting signs.

    a.

    Definition. A "projecting sign" is a sign supported by and extending at least 18 inches from a building wall.

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    b.

    Standards.

    1.

    No projecting sign shall extend more than five feet or beyond the outer edge of a sidewalk, whichever is greater. A projecting sign may not extend into any portion of the street right-of-way other than a sidewalk.

    2.

    The lower edge of the projecting sign shall be at least ten feet above any sidewalk and 14 feet above any alley surface where vehicles may pass below.

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    3.

    The upper edge of a projecting sign shall not extend vertically above the eave line of a structure.

    4.

    All projecting signs shall be attached at right angles to the supporting structure and may be anchored no more than six inches from the structure.

    Table VIII-11-5 Projecting Signs
    Zoning Districts/TND T-Zone →
    		A-G, R, R-1,
    R-1(B), R-2,
    R-2(B), TND T-1,
    T-2, T-3, CS
    		R-3, R-4, R-5,
    R-6, R-M,
    TND T-4
    		C-O
    		C-1, TND T-5
    		C-D, TND T-6
    		C-2, C-3, M-1,
    B-P, TND D
    		M-2, M-3
     ↓ Requirements
    1. Permitted? NR Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    2. Permit required? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    3. Number per street frontage (max.) — — — — — — —
    4. Number per each business or institution (occupying a multi-tenant building) which has its own ground floor entryway or storefront (max.) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
    5. Number-total per single-tenant building or a multi-tenant building with a single entry (max.) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
    6. Number-total (max.) — — — — — — —
    Dimensions
    7. Sign area (maximum- percent of building facade) 48 48 48 96 96 96 96
    8. Height (maximum-feet) — — — — — — —
    Location
    9. Property Line Setback (minimum-feet) Z Z Z Z Z Z Z
    10. Spacing between other signs (minimum-feet) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
    Design Characteristics
    11. Digital No No No No Yes Yes Yes
    12. Illumination, Internal No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    13. Illumination, External No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    14. Illumination, Halo Lit Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    15. Channel Letters Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    16. Changeable copy No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Rules of Interpretation:
     Yes = the sign type or characteristic is permitted;
     No = the sign type or characteristic is not permitted;
     R = the sign type or characteristic is required;
     NR = the sign type is permitted for non-residential uses only;
     "—" the standard does not apply.
     Z = as established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.

     

    (7)

    Roof signs.

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    a.

    Definition. A "roof sign" means a sign that is mounted upon or above a roof or parapet of a building or structure that is wholly or partially supported by the building or structure, and which projects above the cornice or parapet line of a building with a flat roof, the eave line of a building with a gambrel, gable, or hip roof, or the deck line of a building with a mansard. A mansard having a pitch exceeding 1:3 (one foot horizontal and three feet vertical) is a wall. A mansard having a less vertical slope is a roof. A roof sign does not include a sign that is mounted flush on the surface of a roof, in which case the sign is classified as a wall sign.

    b.

    Standards.

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    1.

    Structural members for roof signs shall be concealed, except for raceways that mount channel letters.

    2.

    Roof signs shall comply with the following standards. The maximum area is subject to the sign allocation system in section 27-727 and this section. The allowable sign area for an individual sign may be less than the maximum allowed by this section where needed to observe the maximum sign allowance in section 27-727.

    Table VIII-11-6 Roof Sign Standards
    Zoning Districts/TND T-Zone →
    		A-G, R, R-1,
    R-1(B), R-2,
    R-2(B), TND T-1,
    T-2, T-3, CS
    		R-3, R-4, R-5,
    R-6, R-M,
    TND T-4
    		C-O
    		C-1, TND T-5
    		C-D, TND T-6
    		C-2, C-3, M-1,
    B-P, TND D
    		M-2, M-3
     ↓ Requirements
    1. Permitted? No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    2. Permit required? — — — Yes Yes Yes Yes
    3. Number per street frontage — — — 1 1 1 1
    4. Number-total — — — 1 1 1 1
    Dimensions
    5. Sign area (maximum-sf) — — — 120 120 300 300
    6. Height (maximum-feet) — — — 4 4 6 6
    Location
    7. Property Line Setback (minimum-feet) — — — Z Z Z Z
    8. Spacing between other signs (minimum-feet) — — — 10 10 10 10
    Design Characteristics
    9. Digital — — — No No No No
    10. Illumination, Internal — — — No Yes Yes Yes
    11. Illumination, External — — — No Yes Yes Yes
    12. Illumination, Halo Lit — — — No Yes Yes Yes
    13. Channel Letters — — — R R R Yes
    14. Changeable copy — — — No No No No
    Rules of Interpretation:
     Yes = the sign type or characteristic is permitted;
     No = the sign type or characteristic is not permitted;
     R = the sign type or characteristic is required;
     NR = the sign type is permitted for non-residential uses only;
     "—" the standard does not apply.
     Z = as established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.

     

    (8)

    Wall signs.

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    a.

    Definitions. A "wall sign" means a sign (other than a projecting sign, roof sign, or window sign) that uses a building wall as its primary source of support, and that:

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    1.

    Is placed directly on and contained totally within the dimensions of the outside wall;

    2.

    Does not extend more than 18 inches from a building surface.

    b.

    Standards.

    Table VIII-11-7 Wall Sign Standards
    Zoning Districts/TND T-Zone →
    		A-G, R, R-1,
    R-1(B), R-2,
    R-2(B), TND T-1,
    T-2, T-3, CS
    		R-3, R-4, R-5,
    R-6, R-M,
    TND T-4
    		C-O
    		C-1, TND T-5
    		C-D, TND T-6
    		C-2, C-3, M-1,
    B-P, TND D
    		M-2, M-3
     ↓ Requirements
    1. Permitted? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    2. Permit required? No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    3. Number per street frontage (max.) — — — — — — —
    4. Number per each business or institution (occupying a multi-tenant building) which has its own ground floor entry way or storefront (max.) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
    5. Number-total per single-tenant building or multi-tenant building with a single entry (max.) 1 1 3 2 3 3 3
    6. Number-total (max.) — — — — — — —
    Dimensions
    7. Sign area (maximum- sf) 50 50 80 150 150 300 300
    8. Height (maximum-feet) 4 4 4 — — — —
    Location
    9. Property Line Setback (minimum-feet) Z Z Z Z Z Z Z
    10. Spacing between other signs (minimum-feet) — — — — — — —
    Design Characteristics
    11. Digital No No No No Yes Yes Yes
    12. Illumination, Internal No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    13. Illumination, External No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    14. Illumination, Halo Lit NR NR Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    15. Channel Letters Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    16. Changeable copy No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Rules of Interpretation:
     Yes = the sign type or characteristic is permitted;
     No = the sign type or characteristic is not permitted;
     R = the sign type or characteristic is required;
     NR = the sign type is permitted for non-residential uses only;
     "—" the standard does not apply.
     Z = as established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.

     

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    (9)

    Window signs.

    a.

    Definition. Window signs are signs posted, painted, placed, affixed to a window and inside a building, but clearly visible from outside the building. Signs placed on the exterior of a window are not permitted.

    b.

    Standards. Window signs are counted toward the maximum sign area, but not the maximum number of signs, in the sign allocation system (section 27-727).

    Table VIII-11-8 Window Sign Standards
    Zoning Districts/TND T-Zone →
    		A-G, R, R-1,
    R-1(B), R-2,
    R-2(B), TND T-1,
    T-2, T-3, CS
    		R-3, R-4, R-5,
    R-6, R-M,
    TND T-4
    		C-O
    		C-1, TND T-5
    		C-D, TND T-6
    		C-2, C-3, M-1,
    B-P, TND D
    		M-2, M-3
     ↓ Requirements
    1. Permitted? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    2. Permit required? No No No No No No No
    3. Number per street frontage (max.) — — — — — — —
    4. Number-total (max.) — — — — — — —
    Dimensions
    5. Sign area (maximum-percent of window area) 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25%
    6. Height (maximum-feet) — — — — — — —
    Location
    7. Property Line Setback (minimum-feet) Z Z Z Z Z Z Z
    8. Spacing between other signs (minimum-feet) — — — — — — —
    Design Characteristics
    9. Digital No No No No Yes Yes Yes
    10. Illumination, Internal No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    11. Illumination, External No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    12. Illumination, Halo Lit NR NR Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    13. Channel Letters Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    14. Changeable copy No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Rules of Interpretation:
     Yes = the sign type or characteristic is permitted;
     No = the sign type or characteristic is not permitted;
     R = the sign type or characteristic is required;
     NR = the sign type is permitted for non-residential uses only;
     "—" the standard does not apply.
     Z = as established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.
     For purposes of Line 5, "window area" includes the entire area spanned by glass, and within any window lights divided by mullions, transoms, or similar elements that divide the glazed area into compartments.

     

    (c)

    Detached signs.

    (1)

    Applicability. This subsection applies to detached signs allowed by this division. A "detached sign" means a single or double-faced sign placed upon or supported by the ground independent of any other structure, such as a monument sign.

    (2)

    Billboards. See section 27-733.

    (3)

    Monument signs.

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    a.

    Definition. A detached sign whose sign surface is attached to a proportionate base or structural frame with a minimum width of one-half the width of the widest part of the sign face.

    b.

    Standards. Monument sign shall comply with table VIII-11-9 monument signs and the following:

    1.

    The base shall not exceed a height of five feet above the average finished grade.

    2.

    An enclosed or solid sign base is not required if the sign face is within two feet of the average finished grade.

    3.

    The materials of the base of a monument sign shall be either masonry, stone or concrete.

    4.

    Monument signs shall be located proximate to the principal entrance into the lot, site or premises. "Proximate" means that the sign is located within 25 feet of the edge of the street right-of-way abutting the driveway entrance.

    5.

    Maximum sign height at the minimum setback line is 15 feet in each nonresidential zoning district. For each one foot of additional setback, one foot of additional height and five square feet in sign area is allowed up until the maximum sign area allocation for detached signs established in section 27-727 is reached.

    Table VIII-11-9 Monument Signs
    Zoning Districts/TND T-Zone →
    		A-G, R, R-1,
    R-1(B), R-2,
    R-2(B), TND T-1,
    T-2, T-3, CS
    		R-3, R-4, R-5,
    R-6, R-M,
    TND T-4
    		C-O
    		C-1, TND T-5
    		C-D, TND T-6
    		C-2, C-3, M-1,
    B-P, TND D
    		M-2, M-3
     ↓ Requirements
    1. Permitted? NR Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    2. Permit required? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    3. Number per lot (max.) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
    4. Number per linear feet of street frontage (max.) — — — 1 per 1,000 — 1 per 1,000 1 per 1,000
    5. Number per additional frontage (applies to lots with frontage on more than 1 street) (max.) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
    6. Number-total (single frontage/more than 1 frontage) (max.) - * no more than 1 monument sign is permitted per primary entrance or the number permitted per frontage, whichever is less 1 1 2/3 2/3 2/3 2/3 2/3
    Dimensions
    7. Sign area (maximum-sf) 40 50 50 50 50 75 100
    8. Height (maximum-feet) ** 12 12 24 24 24 24 24
    Location
    9. Property Line Setback (minimum-feet) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
    10. Spacing between other detached signs (minimum-feet) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
    Design Characteristics
    11. Digital NR NR Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    12. Illumination, Internal NR NR Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    13. Illumination, External NR NR Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    14. Illumination, Halo Lit NR NR Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    15. Channel Letters Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    16. Changeable copy No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Rules of Interpretation:
     Yes = the sign type or characteristic is permitted;
     No = the sign type or characteristic is not permitted;
     R = the sign type or characteristic is required;
     NR = the sign type is permitted for non-residential uses only;
     "—" the standard does not apply.
     Z = as established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.
      ** The height of the monument sign shall not exceed highest point of the nearest principal building's roof on the premises or the maximum height allowed by line 6, whichever is lower.

     

    (4)

    Sandwich/"A" frame signs.

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    a.

    Definitions. A "sandwich board" means a portable sign that is ordinarily in the shape of an "A" with back to back sign faces, an easel, or a similar configuration.

    b.

    Standards.

    1.

    Sandwich/"A" frame signs are allowed in the right-of-way or on private property, subject to the standards in table VIII-11-10 sandwich/"A" frame signs below.

    2.

    Sandwich/"A" frame signs are allowed only where a building is within a build-to line established in the TND district, or where a front façade that includes an entryway open to the general public during normal business hours is within ten feet of the edge of a public sidewalk, subject to table VIII-11-10 below.

    3.

    Sandwich boards/"A" frame signs shall leave a minimum, unobstructed sidewalk clearance of 36 inches or as otherwise required by the ADA.

    Table VIII-11-10 Sandwich/"A" Frame Signs
    Zoning Districts/TND T-Zone →
    		A-G, R, R-1,
    R-1(B), R-2,
    R-2(B), TND T-1,
    T-2, T-3, CS
    		R-3, R-4, R-5,
    R-6, R-M,
    TND T-4
    		C-O
    		C-1, TND T-5
    		C-D, TND T-6
    		C-2, C-3, M-1,
    B-P, TND D
    		M-2, M-3
     ↓ Requirements
    1. Permitted? No No No Yes Yes No No
    2. Permit required? — — — ROW ROW — —
    3. Number per street frontage — — — — — — —
    4. Number per each business or institution (occupying a multi-tenant building) which has its own ground floor entryway or storefront (max.) — — — 1 1 — —
    5. Number-total per single-tenant building or multi-tenant building with a single entry (max.) — — — 1 1 — —
    6. Number-total (max.) — — — 1 1 — —
    Dimensions
    7. Sign area (maximum-sf) — — — 12 12 — —
    8. Height (maximum-feet) — — — 5 5 — —
    Location
    9. Sidewalk Clearance * (minimum-feet) — — — 4 4 — —
    10. Spacing between signs (minimum-feet) — — — — — — —
    Design Characteristics
    11. Digital No No No No No No No
    12. Illumination, Internal No No No No No No No
    13. Illumination, External No No No No No No No
    14. Illumination, Halo Lit No No No No No No No
    15. Channel Letters No No No No No No No
    16. Changeable copy No No No Yes Yes No No
    Rules of Interpretation:
     Yes = the sign type or characteristic is permitted;
     No = the sign type or characteristic is not permitted;
     R = the sign type or characteristic is required;
     NR = the sign type is permitted for non-residential uses only;
     "—" the standard does not apply.
     Z = as established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.
     ROW = requires a right-of-way use permit (see Unified Government Code § Sec. 32-26).
     Sidewalk clearance is the minimum, continuous, unobstructed distance for pedestrian movement along a sidewalk on at least one side of the sign.

     

    (d)

    Hybrid signs.

    (1)

    Applicability. This section applies to signs that may either be attached or detached. The signs are subject to the applicable allocation for the sign depending upon whether it is attached or detached.

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    (2)

    Flags.

    a.

    Definition. A piece of fabric or other flexible material, with distinctive colors and patterns, customarily mounted on a pole or similar freestanding structure.

    b.

    Standards. Flags shall comply with table VIII-11-11 flag standards below:

    Table VIII-11-11 Flag Standards
    Zoning Districts/TND T-Zone →
    		A-G, R, R-1,
    R-1(B), R-2,
    R-2(B), TND T-1,
    T-2, T-3, CS
    		R-3, R-4, R-5,
    R-6, R-M,
    TND T-4
    		C-O
    		C-1, TND T-5
    		C-D, TND T-6
    		C-2, C-3, M-1,
    B-P, TND D
    		M-2, M-3
     ↓ Requirements
    1. Permitted? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    2. Permit required? No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    3. Number per street frontage (max.) 1 1 1 1 2 2 2
    Dimensions
    4. Sign area (maximum-sf) 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
    5. Height (maximum-feet) 25 25 25 50 * 50 * 50 * 50 *
    Location
    6. Property Line Setback (minimum-feet) Z Z Z Z Z Z Z
    7. Spacing between other signs (minimum-feet) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
    Design Characteristics
    8. Digital No No No No No No No
    9. Illumination, Internal No No No No No No No
    10. Illumination, External Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    11. Illumination, Halo Lit No No No No No No No
    12. Channel Letters No No No No No No No
    13. Changeable copy No No No No No No No
    Rules of Interpretation:
     Yes = the sign type or characteristic is permitted;
     No = the sign type or characteristic is not permitted;
     R = the sign type or characteristic is required;
     NR = the sign type is permitted for non-residential uses only;
     "—" the standard does not apply.
     Z = as established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.
      * Flag poles shall not exceed highest point of the nearest principal building's roof on the premises or the maximum height allowed by line 5, whichever is lower.
     Note: for the American flag, readers are encouraged to consult the protocols established in 4 U.S.C. §§ 1 - 10. Violation of these protocols is not a violation of this division.

     

(Ord. No. O-35-16 , § 1, 6-30-2016)