§ 11.2 — General Standards
Santa Clara City Code · Santa Clara City Code ch. 18.26, Downtown Form-Based Code § 11.2
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A. Signs shall not obscure building entrances, cornices, columns, or other prominent architectural elements. B. Allowed sign types may be combined unless stated otherwise. C. Sign lighting shall be designed to minimize light and glare on surrounding rights-of way and properties. D. Directory signs are small wall signs located at pedestrian eye level and intended to identify multiple tenants within a building or complex. The following standards apply to these signs: 1. Directory signs shall not exceed 6 square feet. 2. Directory signs shall only be externally illuminated. Internal illumination and neon lighting is prohibited for directory signs. E. Tenant signs shall be externally illuminated or neon. Traditional neon lighting is preferred over LED neon lighting.
