Signage | Town Center
2. Channel Letter, Opaque, Painted, and Shadow Signs. Channel letter, opaque, painted, and shadow signs may be allowed pursuant to SDC 21.07.090H.1. ; provided, that: a. Channel letter, opaque, painted, or shadow signs that are also wall signs shall be attached directly to the building facade, such that there is a maximum protrusion of one foot unless the sign incorporates sculptural elements or architectural devices. The sign frame shall be concealed or integrated into the building’s architectural character in terms of form, color, and materials; b. Channel letter and shadow signs shall only be wall signs. Opaque and painted signs may be wall signs, hanging, or blade signs; c. Lettering on opaque signs may be internally illuminated where the light only shines through the letters; d. Buildings that contain multiple tenants shall use a consistent sign design in terms of lettering, size, color, and style; e. Shadow signs may be illuminated by reflected lighting against the building facade located behind the sign letters or graphics; f. Channel letter signs shall be open, such that internal neon lighting is visible; g. Painted signs may be illuminated by indirect fully cutoff lighting; h. Wall sign lettering and graphics shall not exceed a maximum height of two feet.
3. Marquee/Awning Signs. Marquee/awning signs may be allowed pursuant to SDC 21.07.090H.1. ; provided, that: a. The sign shall provide a minimum clearance of eight feet; b. The face of the sign (lettering and graphics) on a marquee or awning shall be on a parallel plane to the building facade; c. The awning or marquee supporting the sign shall extend at least three feet from the face of the building, shall be located over a pedestrian walkway or sidewalk, and shall be designed to provide protection from the weather, in addition to supporting the sign; d. Sign may be comprised of channel lettering, opaque, or shadow signs; e. Sign lettering and graphics shall not exceed two feet in height; f. Sign width shall be limited to no more than two-thirds of the width of the awning; g. Marquee signs may be placed on the front, above, or below the marquee associated with the sign; and h. Marquee and awning signs may be externally illuminated pursuant to SDC 21.07.090K.2.
Effective | January 1, 2022
Title 21: Sammamish Development Code | 547
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