23.55.004

Signs projecting over public rights-of-way.

Seattle Municipal Code · Seattle Mun. Code § 23.55.004

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A. Signs projecting into any public right-of-way, except alleys, shall have a minimum clearance of eight (8) feet over the adjacent sidewalk or other grade. B. Signs projecting into any public alley shall have a minimum clearance of sixteen (16) feet above grade, and shall not project more than twenty-four (24) inches beyond the property line. C. No permanent sign shall extend into any public right-of-way to within less than two (2) feet of the curbline, or more than six (6) feet beyond the property line, except that at street intersections, signs which project from intersecting street property lines may extend to the intersection of the six (6) foot projection margins on each street (Exhibit 23.55.004 A). D. No barberpole, including the brackets and fastenings for the barberpole, shall extend more than one (1) foot into any public right-of-way. E. No temporary sign made of rigid material shall extend more than four (4) inches into the public right-of-way. F. Marquee signs may be permitted in conjunction with any lawful marquee, provided that they shall not project more than twelve (12) inches beyond the front of the marquee, nor closer than two (2) feet to the curbline. Marquee signs may not exceed thirty (30) inches in height above the top of the marquee, and total vertical dimension may not exceed five (5) feet. Only one (1) sign may be placed on or attached to an end face of a marquee. G. Roof signs shall not project into any public right-of-way. (Ord. 112830 § 10(part), 1986.) Exhibit 23.55.004A

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