12.22.030 Categories of signs.
The following table specifies the major categories of signs addressed by this chapter, gives examples of signs within each category, and specifies the applicable chapter section for those signs regulated within each category.
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Sign and Display Category (applicable code section) |
Example |
Residential Zones (R 40,000, R 9,600, R 8,400, R 7,200, R 5,400d, R 5,400a, R 4,000 and R 2,800) |
Residential – Activity Center, Business and Commercial Zones (R-AC, NB, CB, GC, OP and LI) |
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1. Exempt Signs (BMC 12.22.040) |
Traffic signs, legal and public notices, etc. Signs which because of their regulatory or public safety nature are exempt from the requirements of this chapter. |
Exempt. |
Exempt. |
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2. Permanent On-Premises Commercial Signs (BMC 12.22.060) |
Freestanding, wall, window, awning, and portable signs relating to the sale of goods and services on-site and intended for display for a period of more than 60 days in any calendar year. |
Allowed, subject to maximum signage limitations for residential zones and sign size, height and placement regulations. No sign permit required. |
Allowed subject to sign size, height, design and placement regulations. Sign permit required. |
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3. Permanent On-Premises Noncommercial Signs (BMC 12.22.065) |
Informational, political, and decorative freestanding, wall, and portable signs intended for display for a period of more than 60 days in any calendar year. |
Allowed, subject to maximum signage limitations for residential zones and sign size, height and placement regulations. No sign permit required. |
Allowed, subject to same size, height design and placement regulations for commercial signage. Sign permit required. |
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4. Temporary On-Premises Commercial Signs (BMC 12.22.080) |
A-frames, banners, posters, etc., generally intended for short-term display and relating to goods or services on-site. |
Prohibited except for real estate signs which must be removed after closing of sale or rent. No sign permit required. |
Allowed, subject to sign size, height, design and placement regulations. Maximum 60-day display limitation in calendar year. Banner signs require sign registration. |
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5. Temporary On-Premises Noncommercial Signs (BMC 12.22.085) |
Informational, political, and decorative freestanding, wall, and portable signs intended for short-term display. |
Allowed subject to maximum signage limitation for residential zones and to sign size height, design and placement regulations. No sign permit required. Maximum 60-day display limitation in calendar year. |
Allowed, subject to same regulations as temporary, on-premises commercial signs. No sign permit required. Maximum 60-day display limitation in calendar year. |
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6. Permanent Off-Premises Commercial Signs (BMC 12.22.070) |
Freestanding, wall, window and portable signs located off-site and relating to the sale of goods and services. Intended for display for a period of more than 60 days in any calendar year. |
Prohibited. |
Prohibited. |
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7. Permanent Off-Premises Noncommercial Signs (BMC 12.22.075) |
Informational, political, etc., wall, freestanding, window and portable signs intended for display for a period of more than 60 days in any calendar year. |
Prohibited. |
Prohibited. |
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8. Temporary, Off-Premises Commercial Signs (BMC 12.22.090) |
Real estate signs intended for short-term display not to exceed 60 days per calendar year per property and relating to real estate open house. |
Prohibited, except for real estate signs, subject to the regulations contained in BMC 12.22.090. |
Prohibited, except for real estate signs, subject to the regulations contained in BMC 12.22.090. |
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9. Temporary, Off-Premises Noncommercial Signs (BMC 12.22.095) |
Informational, political, and decorative temporary signs intended for short-term display not to exceed 60 days per calendar year. |
Allowed, subject to sign size, height, design and placement regulations. No sign permit required. Maximum 60 days per year display. |
Allowed, subject to sign size, height, design and placement regulations. No sign permit required. Maximum 60 days per year display. |
(Ord. 1946 § 2, 2005; Ord. 1905 § 1, 2003; Ord. 1876 § 2, 2002; Ord. 1805 § 2, 2000).