22.08.200 Signage.
Signage within the shoreline zone can present adverse impacts in terms of lighting and view obstruction. Signage for or associated with private development should be located outside of the shoreline jurisdiction.
A. Policies.
1. If no feasible alternative exists for signage location, then signage should be minimized in terms of size, height and lighting.
2. Directional/wayfinding signage (e.g., public access, boat launch and public fishing) and interpretive signage (historical and cultural) should be permitted in coordination with public access and recreation amenities.
B. Regulations.
1. Signage shall not interfere or block any existing public view or public view corridor within shoreline areas.
2. Signage shall not be permitted over water with the exception of attached, facade-flush signage on buildings that are presently located or permitted over water.
3. Billboards are prohibited within shorelines.
4. Freestanding signage, other than real estate signage as specified above, within shoreline jurisdiction is limited to 32 square feet. Height of said freestanding signage is limited to 12 feet from existing grade.
5. Roof signage is strictly prohibited within shorelines.
6. Signage within the shoreline jurisdiction shall only be indirectly lit.
7. Signage mounted flush on building facades within shoreline jurisdiction shall not exceed 32 square feet. One sign per building wall is permitted.
8. All other signage shall comply with applicable regulations in BMC 20.12.040.
9. Directional/wayfinding signage (e.g., public access, boat launch and public fishing) and interpretive signage (historical and cultural) should be permitted in coordination with public access and recreation amenities. [Ord. 2013-02-005 § 2 (Exh. 1)].