§ 23.09.040. Eligibility Requirements for Administrative Sign Review Permit.

In order for a proposed sign to qualify for eligibility of review under the Administrative Sign Review Permit process, the proposed sign must meet the applicable zoning provisions of DMMC Chapter 30.84 (Signage) and must be consistent with all of the criteria set forth below:

A.

The sign and sign supports will be composed of one or more of the following materials only:

- Painted, treated or weathered metal (e.g. bronze, copper, stainless steel, wrought iron)

- Natural finished, stained or painted wood

- Ornamental Glass

- Stone or inlayed stone

- Ceramics

- Masonry

- Durable, weather-resistant fabric

- Custom-generated vinyl appliqués

- Durable, weather-resistant plastic, such as acrylic or Poly Vinyl Composite, provided signs using such material meet all of the following requirements:

1.

The plastic material will be a minimum of one-half-inch thick;

2.

The sign is a custom generated (vs. a massed-produced) sign;

3.

The plastic material will be treated with paint or other covering to mask the material;

4.

The edges of the plastic material will be buffed or beveled to provide a finished appearance;

5.

The plastic material will treated to be glare resistant; and

6.

The sign will not be internally lit ("can signs" are prohibited).

B.

The sign will be permanently attached to the ground or adjacent structure and shall be constructed of durable, weather-resistant materials;

C.

The sign will be legible with individual letters or lettering no greater than ten inches in height or width;

D.

The individual logos of the sign will be no greater than 15 inches in height or width;

E.

The sign will be of a design which is compatible with the architectural style, colors and materials of the structure upon which, or in front of which, the sign is to be located;

F.

If located within planter boxes or other landscaped areas, the sign will be designed with colors and materials which are compatible with the plant species within the adjacent landscape area;

G.

If illuminated, the sign illumination will:

1.

Be of an intensity or brightness which will not interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of residential properties in proximity to the sign;

2.

Not involve the use of harsh or vibrant tones and shall not involve the use of high-intensity discharge lighting sources such as mercury vapor, metal halide or high- or low-pressure sodium;

3.

Be designed so as not to contrast with ambient lighting of adjacent rights-of-way;

4.

Be equipped and controlled so as to be inactive or of a lower intensity when the business for which the sign is proposed is not open to the public; and

H.

The sign will be designed so that all elements which create noise are fully enclosed and shall not be audible to a person of normal sensitivities standing at ground level at a distance of six feet or more from the sign.

(Ord. No. 745)