A. Architectural Compatibility. A sign’s scale shall be appropriate for the building on which it is placed and the area where it is located on the building. Signs shall integrate with the design of the building and incorporate materials, colors, and shapes that complement the building’s architectural style.

B. Scale, Proportions to Building and Placement. Signs shall be in scale with the building and not cover or obscure architectural details or ornamentation of a building’s facade. The outer perimeter of signs shall not extend beyond the limits of the architectural feature of the building on which it is installed and should include some separation to the edge of the feature.

C. Sign Quality and Installation Methods. Signs shall be made of durable materials designed to withstand the elements, such as wood or metal to convey a sense of quality and permanence. Unless approved as a temporary sign, signs shall not be made of plastic, plywood, or pressed board. Materials such as foam, poster board, or flat plastic which are usually associated with temporary signage are prohibited.

D. Community Design Guidelines. Signs are an integral review component of the community design guidelines. The community design guidelines has a specific chapter addressing signs including appropriate design, details, scale, location, consistency, types, illumination, and materials.

E. Historic Resources and Districts. Signs on historic buildings and/or in historic districts shall be compatible with the architectural character of the structure and not detract from the character of the resource or the district it is located in. Sign installations on historically designated buildings or which are eligible for historic listing shall comply with recommendations of the Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

F. Residential Zones, C-N Zone, and Office Zone. Signs shall not include internal illumination of any type, or signs typically designed for internal illumination such as channel letters, marquees, or cabinets. Bases, framing, and sign mounting and presentation methods shall use materials that are compatible with the architecture of the building on the parcel which they are located. (Ord. 1667 § 3(2) (Exh. A (part)), 2019)