22B.10.115 Directional signs for major institutions.
A major institution may display no more than one freestanding directional sign for every 200 feet of street frontage, in conformance with the following requirements:
A. Number Allowed. Only the minimum number of signs determined by the director to be necessary to direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic may be displayed.
B. Sign Content. Only the name or symbol of the institution or office building shall be displayed; provided, that directional signs may change to state whether a parking garage is full.
C. Location – General. Directional signs must be placed at primary vehicular or pedestrian access points.
D. Location – On Sidewalks. Directional signs may be placed on a sidewalk in the public right-of-way pursuant to BCC 14.30.080, or on other perimeter sidewalks adjacent to and owned by the major institution, with the prior approval of the director; provided, that directional signs must be located so as to not inhibit pedestrian movement.
E. Maximum Area. Directional signs shall be no greater than 25 square feet in area.
F. Maximum Height. Directional signs shall be no greater than five feet in height. (Ord. 5490 § 19, 2003; Ord. 4818 § 10, 1995; Ord. 4626 § 1, 1994.)