§ 8175-5.13.8. Design criteria.

The following design criteria apply to signs and sign-related activities requiring a sign permit and shall, to the extent applicable, be utilized during the County's review, consideration and conditioning of the requested permit:

a.

The size, color and style of sign structures should be designed to complement the visual character of the surrounding buildings and landscape features.

b.

Sign poles and other non-copy elements should blend visually with the color(s) and texture(s) of the background, including any buildings.

c.

The number of light fixtures shall be kept to a minimum and integrated into the design of the structure.

d.

On developed sites, landscaping should be used to enhance the appearance of the sign and to allow the sign to blend with the remainder of the site.

e.

Planter boxes should be used to improve the appearance of the sign base, and trees should be used to mask the unused side of a single-faced sign.

f.

The location of the proposed sign and the design of its visual elements (lettering, words, figures, colors, decorative motifs, spacing, and proportions) should be legible under normal viewing conditions where the sign is to be installed.

g.

The location and design of the proposed sign should not obscure from view or unduly detract from existing or adjacent signs;

(Ord. No. 4492, § 3, 6-21-2016)