(a) Each subdivision or multifamily complex is permitted one permanent monument sign not to exceed six feet in height and 48 square feet in area.

(b) Each public school is permitted one permanent sign per public street frontage. Each sign may take any of the following forms (although only one freestanding sign taller than six feet in height is permitted per school): a nonilluminated freestanding sign no taller than 15 feet in height and no larger than 36 square feet in area; an indirectly illuminated or nonilluminated monument sign no taller than six feet in height and no larger than 48 square feet in area; or a nonilluminated wall sign placed no higher than 35 feet above grade or the eave, top of wall, or parapet (whichever is less) and no larger than 48 square feet in area. Each sign may include changeable copy (manual or electronic) subject to subsection (4) of this section. Each sign shall meet the setbacks applicable to the residential zone in which it is located.

(c) Each church is permitted one nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated permanent sign per public street frontage. No sign shall be taller than six feet in height. If a church site has more than one frontage, the first sign shall be no larger than 30 square feet in area and any subsequent sign may be no larger than six square feet in area. Signs may include changeable copy (manual or electronic). Landscaping shall be provided at the base of the sign, consistent with a plan to be submitted by the applicant for review and approval.

(a) Freestanding Signs. Each site or multi-tenant complex is allowed one permanent freestanding sign not to exceed 48 square feet in area and six feet in height. In addition, each site or multi-tenant complex is allowed one additional permanent freestanding sign per 500 feet of frontage, not to exceed three per site or multi-tenant complex, each not to exceed 125 square feet in area.

(b) Mounted Signs. There is no limit on the area of permanent mounted signs except as provided in subsection (3)(d) of this section.

(a) Signs shall be erected in an upright position and placed perpendicular to a horizontal surface conforming to the line from horizon to horizon.

(b) Maximum square footage restrictions include changeable copy and exclude accessory and incidental signs.

(c) Minimum clearance for projecting, canopy, and hanging signs when over a walkway or access area is eight feet.

(d) Projecting and hanging signs may extend no more than six feet from a building’s facade. No projecting or hanging sign may be over 36 square feet in area.

(e) Sign setbacks are measured from the nearest property line to the nearest portion of the sign. Signs shall meet the side and rear setbacks as described in ECMC 18.45.020. Signs are permitted within the front yard setback; however, no sign is permitted within the public right-of way unless authorized by the city. In addition to the specific setbacks noted above, all signs shall meet the clear-vision requirements of ECMC 18.45.070.

(a) One electronic changeable copy sign is permitted per site or multi-tenant complex and shall only be allowed as part of a permanent freestanding or wall sign.

(b) The electronic changeable copy portion of a freestanding sign may be no higher than 12 feet above grade.

(c) The electronic changeable copy portion of a sign may not exceed 24 square feet in area.

(d) Electronic changeable copy signs must be entirely within the boundary of the property.

(e) No temporary signage is allowed on a site or multi-tenant complex if an electronic changeable copy sign is utilized.

(f) Electronic changeable copy signs must be permanently mounted to the ground or a structure. (Ord. 561 § 2, 2019; Ord. 466 § 2, 2012)