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MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE IX – LAND USE9614.04 9614.04Section 9614.04. Prohibited Locations.(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)Signs or sign structures which by their location conflict with a traffic control sign orsignal or create a safety hazard for pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicular traffic;Signs on public property, except when authorized by the appropriate governmental agency;Signs overhanging in the public right-of-way, unless specifically permitted by thischapter. All signs permitted to project over the public right-of-way must do so incompliance with Sections 7165 through 7172 of Chapter 1 of Article VII, Streets andPublic Works.No sign shall be affixed to any vehicle or trailer on a public right-of-way or public orprivate property unless the vehicle or trailer is currently and regularly being used in itsnormal business capacity and is not for the sole purpose of attracting business.Sign structures shall not be placed within the intersection visibility triangle as describedin Section 9520.04 and shown in Figure 9.6.2 unless the sign complies with theprovisions of Section 9614.04(F).Figure 9.6.2. Sign Restrictions Near Intersections(F)Within the area composed by said triangle (“the corner cutback area”), no sign shallcreate a visual obstruction within a vertical space between thirty (30) inches above theadjacent curb grade and a minimum nine (9) feet above the adjacent curb grade as shownin Figure 9.6.3.9.6-14
MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE IX – LAND USE9616 9616Figure 9.6.3. Area Free of Visual Obstruction(G)(H)The City Planner may require an additional offset or setback other than required by thissection to create site visibility upon finding that the need for such additional offset orsetback is required to maintain public safety.Nonexempt signs within the R-1 and R-2 Zones.SECTION 9616. COMPUTATION OF SIGN AREA, HEIGHT, AND COPY AREA.(A)Sign area shall be computed as follows:Figure 9.6.4. Area of a Wall, Awning, Marquee, or Window Sign(1) Wall, Awning, Marquee, and Window SignsSign area shall be computed by measuring the square or rectangle that willencompass the extreme limits of the writing, graphic representation, emblem, orother display, together with any material or color forming an integral part of thebackground of the message or display or otherwise used to differentiate the signfrom the backdrop or structure against which it is placed, including anysupporting framework. When signs are composed of individual elements, the areaof all sign elements, which together convey a single complete message, shall beconsidered a single sign (see Figure 9.6.4).Figure 9.6.4. Area of a Wall, Awning, Marquee, or Window Sign9.6-15
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