Signs located on architectural projections not extending over a public right-of-way.
Sacramento City Code § 15.148.470
in effect15.148.470 Signs located on architectural projections not extending over a public right-of-way.
The following regulations shall apply to signs which are located on, attached to, or are an integral part of an architectural projection which does not extend over a public right-of-way:
A. 1. A sign which is attached to or which is an integral part of the face of an architectural projection may extend a maximum of four feet above or below the face of such projection.
2. A sign erected on top of an architectural projection may not exceed a height of four feet above the upper edge of the fascia of such projection.
3. A sign may be placed below and may be supported by an architectural projection of a building when such projection is designed to carry the additional weight of such signs.
B. Such signs shall not project beyond the face of the architectural projection. Such signs, if illuminated, shall be double-faced signs, with a minimum of four inches and a maximum of eighteen (18) inches between faces. No exposed tubing or incandescent lamps are allowed. All such lighting devices shall be protected by acceptable shatterproof material.
C. Any sign attached to or located on an architectural projection shall be located not less than eight feet above a walkway, surfaced area, or ground level below such sign.
D. No sign may be erected on or attached to an architectural projection in such a manner as to constitute a hazard to firefighters or other emergency responders climbing
a ladder placed against such architectural projection. (Ord. 2016-0010 § 25; prior code § 3.05.107)
Source: City of Sacramento, Sacramento City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sacramentoca/latest/sacramento_ca/0-0-0-32089Fetched: 10/24/2026