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A. Signs Requiring a Sign Permit and Review. The following signs require a sign permit. Definitions of allowed signs are included in this section. Additional definitions pertaining to this chapter are contained in Section 17.46.040.

1. Monument Signs. Freestanding signs of a permanent nature not attached to any portion of a building and not projecting over or through a roof, eaves of a building or any public right-of-way. Such signs may be placed within required yard or setback areas.

2. Awning Signs. A sign attached to the face of or supported by an awning. Such signs must be parallel to the face to which attached and must not hang lower or project above the face to which attached.

3. Marquee or Canopy Signs. A sign attached to or supported by a marquee or canopy. Such signs must be parallel to the face to which they are attached and may not be made of cloth, canvas or other material of a similar nature nor shall such signs hang lower or project above the face to which attached.

4. Nameplates. Professional nameplates and occupation signs exceeding three square feet in area.

5. Neighborhood Signs. Signs identifying a neighborhood or development, not exceeding fifty square feet in area.

6. Readerboard Signs. A sign with detachable or interchangeable letters.

7. Under Canopy Signs. A sign attached to the underside of a canopy. The canopy must be of a permanent nature attached to and supported by a building. Such signs that do not exceed four square feet will not be included in the maximum sign area allotment. Any such sign exceeding four square feet shall be included in the maximum sign area allotment. Such signs shall have a minimum clearance of seven feet six inches above the sidewalk.

8. Wall Signs. A sign of either solid face construction or individual letters placed against the exterior wall of any building or structure. Such signs shall not extend more than one foot beyond the wall. (Ord. 2023-05 § 3 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2020-07 § 2, 2020; Zoning Ordinance dated 7/94, 1994. Formerly 17.46.170)