22.50.040 Permanent noncommercial speech signs.
Noncommercial speech signs express noncommercial speech or other philosophical messages. Noncommercial speech signs do not promote commercial products or services. The content of such signs is not regulated, but is subject to Table 22.50.040: Permanent Noncommercial Speech Signs, and the following requirements:
A. The permanent noncommercial sign allowance table determines whether a specific type of permanent noncommercial sign is allowed. The sign type is identified in the left column and the specific noncommercial sign allowances are located in the rows of the table.
B. If no symbol or number appears in the table box at the intersection of the column and row, the sign is not allowed in that category or is not subject to an allowance.
C. All applicable requirements shall govern a noncommercial sign whether or not the requirements are cross-referenced in Table 22.50.040: Permanent Noncommercial Speech Signs.
|
Type of sign |
Permit |
Number of signs |
Area maximum per sign in sq ft |
Height in ft |
Setback in ft |
Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Residential Zones |
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|
wall |
yes |
1 |
32 |
24 |
2 |
For properties with 4 or more dwelling units |
|
monument-gateway |
yes |
1 |
40 |
5 |
2 |
For properties or tracts owned by an HOA. Sign quantity and location shall be at each vehicle complex entry |
|
freestanding – entry |
yes |
1 |
32 |
10 |
2 |
For properties with 4 or more dwelling units, 2 signs permitted per public entrance if located opposite one another and not exceeding 16 sf/sign face |
|
wall |
yes |
1 |
16 |
5 |
2 |
Illumination prohibited |
|
monument |
yes |
1 |
16 |
5 |
2 |
May be illuminated but must adhere to MMC 22.50.130(E) |
|
freestanding |
yes |
1 |
16 |
5 |
2 |
May be illuminated but must adhere to MMC 22.50.130(E) |
|
Commercial Zones |
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|
wall |
yes |
1 |
150 |
5 |
2 |
1.5 sf/1.0 lf of tenant space building frontage per primary or secondary frontage up to maximum per frontage. Secondary sign maximum 75% of primary sign maximum |
|
monument |
yes |
1 |
16 |
5 |
2 |
May be illuminated but must adhere to MMC 22.50.130(E) |
|
freestanding |
yes |
1 |
16 |
5 |
2 |
May be illuminated but must adhere to MMC 22.50.130(E) |
(Ord. 005/2019 § 10 (Exh. B))