Section 16.28.015 General requirements.

A. The area of a sign shall be considered to be the total area of one individual sign face when the sign has two (2) or less faces. If a sign has more than two (2) faces, the combined total area of the faces of the proposed sign shall not exceed the maximum allowable area multiplied by two (2).

B. All signs placed along a state or federal highway, or designed to be read or comprehended from any state-maintained roadways, shall comply with all state and federal regulations and requirements.

C. All signs must comply with section 16.24.170 of this code in the case of all public rights-of-way, easements, driveways and other accesses.

D. Signs shall be maintained and kept in good repair by the owner of the property upon which the sign is placed. All wiring and similar components shall be concealed.

E. The average adjacent grade of a sign shall be calculated by finding the average elevation of the area directly beneath the sign and extending out five (5) feet in all directions.

(Ord. 2010-02, Add, 03/17/2010)