Calculating Sign Copy Area
San Diego Municipal Code § 113.0255
in effect§113.0255 Calculating Sign Copy Area
(a) For wall signs, the copy area of a sign is the area of the smallest geometric figure that can enclose the actual sign copy. See Diagram 113.02EE.
(b) For internally illuminated signs, the entire illuminated face is considered the copy area.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
(Amended 8-4-2011 by O-20081 N.S.; effective 10-6-2011.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter11/Ch11Art03Division02.pdf#page=31Fetched: 10/28/2026