§ 18.116.055. Directional signs.  


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  • Permitted directional signs shall comply with the following standards:

    A.

    Size and dimension: Directional signs may not exceed a copyboard height of one foot nor a length of three feet. Signs shall be single-faced unless a need for double-facing is demonstrated.

    B.

    Height: The total height of a directional sign, including the post or standard upon which a directional sign is placed, shall generally lie below the normal vehicular line of sight to the horizon, and may not exceed six feet above the centerline of any adjacent vehicular right-of-way.

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    Figure 18.116.055: Examples of Directional Signs (Also see 18.116.030(A))

    C.

    Color: Directional signs shall employ white reflective copy on a solid blue background.

    D.

    Copy: Lettering may employ any font, upper or lower case, and shall not exceed four inches in height for any letter. One arrow is permitted per sign face. One logo or other symbol per sign face, not exceeding four inches in diameter, may be permitted.

    E.

    Location: Directional signs may be located on site or within a public right-of-way.

    (Ord. 1308 § 1 (part), 2008)

(Ord. No. 1370, § 45, 3-20-2012)