§ 18.116.030. Signs allowed upon grant of an administrative permit by the director.

The director may issue an administrative permit pursuant to Chapter 18.126 for the following signs based on submitted applications, which may be in letter or other format, and which shall specify the location, size, and other characteristics of the proposed signs:

A.

One on-site directional sign not within a public right-of-way as described in Section 18.116.055 per business, institution, or facility in any zone;

B.

Up to two directional signs associated with a permitted business, located in a public right-of-way if specifically approved by the director of public works (designed and located in conformance with the Napa County Road and Street Standards) or the California Department of Transportation, whichever is applicable; (See Section 18.116.055 for allowable size, height, and other standards.)

C.

One sign per parcel, not exceeding six square feet in area or four feet in height above the ground, with a single face, and not illuminated, to identify a ranch, farm, vineyard, or other agricultural land use of the parcel on which the sign is located, not including wineries, or to advertise the sale of agricultural products grown or raised on the site;

Figure 18.116.030(C): Example of Agricultural Business Sign

 

D.

Signs specifically authorized by, and consistent with, a previously-approved use permit;

E.

Signs specifically authorized by, and consistent with, a previously-approved comprehensive sign plan;

F.

Agricultural association signs and American viticulture area signs as provided for in Sections 18.116.040 and 18.116.043 that are not authorized by a previously-approved comprehensive sign plan; and

G.

Temporary off-site signs for seasonal agricultural retail sales activities as provided for in Section 18.116.041.

H.

Up to four off-site signs identifying a hospital with emergency room facilities located in an unincorporated area of Napa County consistent with the following:

1.

Signs can be double faced. Each sign face shall be limited to thirty-six square feet; and

2.

Signs, including the post or standard upon which it is placed, shall have no feature exceeding a height of six feet above the natural grade; and

3.

If proposed, any external illumination shall be downward directed and shall not cause a hazardous or annoying glare. Internal illumination may also be allowed provided that light fixtures are not directly visible and no hazardous or annoying glare is created; and

4.

Signs cannot be located on an environmentally sensitive area, as determined by the planning department, of any property; and

5.

Signs can be located on private property subject to agreement between the property owner and sign owner. A sign can also be located in a public right-of-way if specifically approved by the director of public works, designed and located in conformance with the Napa County Road and Street Standards, and subject to an encroachment permit, regulating, at a minimum, maintenance and removal responsibilities associated with the sign.

(Ord. 1308 § 1 (part), 2008)

(Ord. No. 1360, § 1, 6-28-2011, eff. 7-28-2011)