19.67.060 Sign types and standards | Anacortes Municipal Code

Table 19.67.060(A)
Freestanding sign types and standards.
Sign type	Location and street setback	Maximum quantity	Maximum height above existing grade	Maximum sign area
Pole sign A sign supported by one vertical post.	Only allowed in LM1 and HM zones within 100' of SR-20 right-of-way 5' minimum setback	1 pole sign per 400' of SR-20 lot frontage	30'	1 sq. ft. per linear foot of SR-20 frontage, up to a maximum of 160 sq. ft.
Monument sign A sign which is attached to the ground by means of a wide base of solid appearance. See AMC 19.67.080(B) for supplemental design standards.	5' minimum street setback	1 monument, pylon, or post and arm sign/lot frontage, except: 1 such freestanding sign per 150' of lot frontage where speed limit less than 35 mph 1 such freestanding sign per 200' of lot frontage where speed limit 35 mph or greater	See Table 19.67.080(B)(4) In LM1 and HM zones within 100' of SR-20 right-of-way, maximum height is 30'	See Table 19.67.080(B)(4) In LM1 and HM zones within 100' of SR-20 right-of-way, 1 sq. ft. per linear foot of SR-20 frontage, up to a maximum of 160 sq. ft.
Pylon sign A sign mounted on two posts.	5' minimum street setback	1 monument, pylon, or post and arm sign/lot frontage, except: 1 such freestanding sign per 150' of lot frontage where speed limit less than 35 mph 1 freestanding sign per 200' of lot frontage where speed limit 35 mph or greater	Monument sign standards apply per Table 19.67.080(B)(4) except pylon signs are limited to 8' in height In LM1 and HM zones within 100' of SR-20 right-of-way, maximum height is 30'	Monument sign standards apply per Table 19.67.080(B)(4) In LM1 and HM zones within 100' of SR-20 right-of-way, 1 sq. ft. per linear foot of SR-20 frontage, up to a maximum of 160 sq. ft.
Post and arm sign A small sign supported by a post and arm.	5' minimum street setback	1 such monument, pylon, or post and arm sign/lot frontage, except: 1 freestanding sign per 150' of lot frontage where speed limit less than 35 mph 1 freestanding sign per 200' of lot frontage where speed limit 35 mph or greater	5'	10 sq. ft.
Internal wayfinding sign A sign used to aid customers in circulation within parking lots of commercial uses. These signs could come in the form of monument, pylon, post and arm, or wall sign types. See AMC 19.67.080(C) for supplemental design standards.	May be located in landscaped areas or on pathways, provided the sign does not inhibit pedestrian movement. When such sign types are mounted on buildings, they must be oriented to a pathway.	Appropriate number of signs to provide directional assistance given size of site and circulation pattern as determined by the Director.	8'	15 sq. ft. When such sign types are mounted on buildings, they are limited to a maximum of 10 sq. ft.

Pole sign

A sign supported by one vertical post.

Only allowed in LM1 and HM zones within 100' of SR-20 right-of-way

5' minimum setback

1 pole sign per 400' of SR-20 lot frontage

30'

1 sq. ft. per linear foot of SR-20 frontage, up to a maximum of 160 sq. ft.

Monument sign

A sign which is attached to the ground by means of a wide base of solid appearance. See AMC 19.67.080(B) for supplemental design standards.

5' minimum street setback

1 monument, pylon, or post and arm sign/lot frontage, except:

1 such freestanding sign per 150' of lot frontage where speed limit less than 35 mph

1 such freestanding sign per 200' of lot frontage where speed limit 35 mph or greater

See Table 19.67.080(B)(4)

In LM1 and HM zones within 100' of SR-20 right-of-way, maximum height is 30'

See Table 19.67.080(B)(4)

In LM1 and HM zones within 100' of SR-20 right-of-way, 1 sq. ft. per linear foot of SR-20 frontage, up to a maximum of 160 sq. ft.

Pylon sign

A sign mounted on two posts.

5' minimum street setback

1 monument, pylon, or post and arm sign/lot frontage, except:

1 such freestanding sign per 150' of lot frontage where speed limit less than 35 mph

1 freestanding sign per 200' of lot frontage where speed limit 35 mph or greater

Monument sign standards apply per Table 19.67.080(B)(4) except pylon signs are limited to 8' in height

In LM1 and HM zones within 100' of SR-20 right-of-way, maximum height is 30'

Monument sign standards apply per Table 19.67.080(B)(4)

In LM1 and HM zones within 100' of SR-20 right-of-way, 1 sq. ft. per linear foot of SR-20 frontage, up to a maximum of 160 sq. ft.

Post and arm sign

A small sign supported by a post and arm.

5' minimum street setback

1 such monument, pylon, or post and arm sign/lot frontage, except:

1 freestanding sign per 150' of lot frontage where speed limit less than 35 mph

1 freestanding sign per 200' of lot frontage where speed limit 35 mph or greater

5'

10 sq. ft.

Internal wayfinding sign

A sign used to aid customers in circulation within parking lots of commercial uses. These signs could come in the form of monument, pylon, post and arm, or wall sign types.

See AMC 19.67.080(C) for supplemental design standards.

May be located in landscaped areas or on pathways, provided the sign does not inhibit pedestrian movement.

When such sign types are mounted on buildings, they must be oriented to a pathway.

Appropriate number of signs to provide directional assistance given size of site and circulation pattern as determined by the Director.

8'

15 sq. ft.

When such sign types are mounted on buildings, they are limited to a maximum of 10 sq. ft.

Sign type	Location	Maximum quantity	Maximum sign area	Maximum sign height
Wall sign A sign painted directly on the wall, attached to, or erected against the wall of a building or structure with the exposed face of the sign parallel to the plane of such wall. See AMC 19.67.090(A) for supplemental design standards.	See AMC 19.67.090(A)(2)	1 sign per tenant facade that is visible from an adjacent street, customer parking lot, or alley One wall sign is allowed per facade facing a waterfront, provided the requirements of the Shoreline Master Program are met See AMC 19.67.090(A) for additional quantity standards	See Table 19.67.090(A)(3)	Signs must not extend above the building parapet, soffit, or eave line of the building
Projecting sign A sign attached to and extending outward from the face of the building. See AMC 19.67.090(B) for supplemental design standards.	Minimum 8' vertical clearance above sidewalk or pathway, and minimum 14' vertical clearance when within 5' of a roadway Must not be located directly over windows or in conflict with other signs or architectural features of the building	1 sign per facade that is visible from a street or customer parking lot	See AMC 19.67.080(B)(1)	Signs must not extend above the building parapet, soffit, or eave line of the building
Marquee/awning sign A sign that is either attached to, affixed to, or painted on a marquee, awning, or canopy. See AMC 19.67.090(C) for supplemental design standards.	Minimum 8' vertical clearance above sidewalk or pathway May be placed on the front, above, or below the marquee Signage must not exceed two-thirds of individual awning or marquee width	1 sign per marquee, awning, or canopy that is visible from a street or customer parking lot	Same as wall sign standards, see Table 19.67.090(A)(3)	See AMC 19.67.090(C)(1)
Under-canopy sign A sign attached to the underside of an awning, canopy, balcony or arcade. See AMC 19.67.090(D) for examples.	Minimum 8' vertical clearance above sidewalk or pathway Minimum 1' horizontal clearance from the building and canopy edge	1 sign per entrance that is visible from a street or customer parking lot	None	2'
Window sign A sign that is applied to or attached to the exterior or interior of a window or located in such manner within a building that it is visible from the exterior of the building through a window, but excludes merchandise in a window display. See AMC 19.67.090(E) for window sign examples.	Windows include glass doors	None	30% of total tenant window area/facade	None