Signage | Town Center
M. Design and compatibility review
6. Directional Signs. Directional signs may be allowed pursuant to SDC 21.07.090H.1. ; provided, that:
1. The goal of the Level 2 design and compatibility review is:
a. Pedestrian-Oriented Directional Signs.
a. To encourage interesting, creative, and unique sign design that is consistent with the character of the Town Center; b. To encourage signs that are timeless, create an intimate pedestrian environment, and incorporate natural materials (e.g., granite or basalt stone, wood, landscaping) or colors (muted earthen tones) associated with the Northwest; and c. To ensure that signs are part of, and consistent with, the overall design approach of a project. 2. The following criteria are the parameters that will be used for reviewing signs for compatibility and design to achieve the goals listed above and the purpose of this chapter; these criteria are in addition to the sign design standards contained within SDC 21.07.090K. and 21.07.090L.: a. Architectural Compatibility. The signs shall be compatible in size, proportion, shape, character, and quality of design with the exterior architecture of the premises and other structures in the immediate area. b. Simplicity. To the extent feasible, the sign should be graphic and with limited use of words, with the design emphasis on simplicity of style. A simple design or abstract graphic design is preferred. Similarly, a simple sign frame and supporting structure are preferred.
i. Signs shall be located within 10 feet of the intersection of two or more pedestrian sidewalks or paths;
ii. Signs shall not exceed a height of eight feet;
iii. Sign lettering and graphics shall not exceed a height of six inches.
b. Vehicle-Oriented Directional Signs.
i. Signs shall be located within 20 feet of one of the following intersections:
a) SE 4th Street and 228th Avenue SE;
b) SE 8th and 228th Avenue SE; and
c) As otherwise identified through a unified zone development plan application;
ii. Signs shall not exceed a height of eight feet;
iii. Sign lettering and graphics shall not exceed a height of 10 inches; and iv. All signs located on a street corner or driveway shall conform with SDC 21.08.010, Public Works Standards Adopted, and SDC 21.07.050T., Sight distance requirements.
c. Target Audience. Only one sign per building facade should be designed for vehicle and pedestrian use.
Effective | January 1, 2022
Title 21: Sammamish Development Code | 549
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