19.18.05 Signs Not Requiring a Permit

The following signs may be placed without a permit: 1. Signs that are placed entirely within a structure or building, and cannot be viewed from outside the building. 2. Works of art that do not include or convey commercial or non-commercial speech. 3. Flags. Properties or uses in residential zones are permitted a maximum of one flag pole for any single property. A maximum of three flag poles are permitted for any single use or property in all other zones. Flags shall be attached to a house, building, foundation, or pole, shall not cross property lines, and shall not exceed the maximum size and height, as measured from established grade to the top of the flag, outlined in the table below: Mounting Height (feet) 35 (or maximum structure height otherwise permitted in the 3z0one) Maximum Flag Size (feet) 5 by 9.5 5 by 8 4 by 6 3 by 5 4. Residential temporary signage in compliance with the residential sign standards. 5. No more than two window signs per façade of a licensed use, each not exceeding 20 percent of the area of the individual window in which the signs are placed. 6. A Maximum of one neon sign no larger than two square feet per licensed use in a non-residential zone during regular operating hours. 7. Cornerstone signage permanently attached to the building. 8. A maximum of one A-frame sign per licensed use in a non-residential zone during regular operating hours, subject to the following limitations: a. The sign shall not exceed four feet in height and eight square feet in size as shown in Figure 18.7. b. The sign shall be placed behind the sidewalk immediately adjacent to the use. If the adjacent sidewalk is more than fifteen feet back from the edge of pavement, the sign may be placed between the curb and sidewalk, provided that the entire sign shall be no closer than fifteen feet from the curb. c. The sign shall not obstruct or project into the sidewalk. i. Exception: in instances where the sidewalk both abuts the structure and provides width beyond the minimum requirement, the A-frame sign may be placed on the sidewalk in such a manner to be outside the minimum required width and not obstruct passage of the sidewalk. Figure 18.7 d. The sign shall be weighted to prevent movement by wind. 9. Traffic control signs that are approved by the City Engineer or highway authority and comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and applicable laws, are permitted. Such traffic control signs shall not be required to comply with the general sign standards listed in 19.18.06. 10. Vehicle signs in non-residential zones on vehicles parked within a designated parking space, and outside of any site visibility triangle for public safety reasons. 11. Park and Trail Information signs that are approved by a public agency. Such signs shall not be required to comply with the general sign standards listed in 19.18.06. 12. Scoreboards within Regional Parks. No electronic advertising is permitted; only the score may be displayed electronically. 13. HOA Signs. a. Snipe Signs. i. Exception: a Homeowners Association (HOA) may allow and approve the location of these signs on HOA maintained and/or owned property as long as they are not located in an arterial or freeway right-of-way or in the clear sight triangle and shall not be placed on, or cover traffic signs or light poles. These signs shall not exceed 3 square feet in size. b. Banner Signs. i. Banner signs shall only be permitted on a temporary basis. ii. Banner signs shall not exceed four feet in height and thirty-two square feet in size. iii. Banner signs shall be placed in a landscaped area or on a structure, and shall not be located within the clear sight triangle identified in Chapter 19.06. iv. Banner signs shall be limited to no more than 30 days per sign.