San Marcos Development Code (effective November 3, 2021)

7 C H A P T E R

Supplemental Development Standards

A. Specific Sign Type

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Directory Sign: A sign that displays the tenant name and location for a building containing multiple tenants.

Marquee Sign: A vertical sign that is located either along the building facade where it projects perpendicular to the facade; or at the corner of the building where it projects at a 45 degree angle. Marquee signs are a structural feature of a building that provides both cover to pedestrians and sign space. These signs may extend beyond the parapet of the building where it projects at a 45 degree angle, but may also terminate below the cornice or eave. Marquee signs often have channel lettering integrated on top of an awning and are used in conjunction with removable or painted lettering.

Monument Sign: A sign that is erected on a solid base directly on the ground, and that is itself constructed of a solid material.

Pole Sign: A sign other than an outdoor display case which is mounted on one or more freestanding supports, such as a frame, column, mast, pole or similar support such that the bottom of the sign face or lowest sign module is not in contact with the ground.

Sandwich Board Sign: A Sign that provides secondary Signage and may be used to announce daily specials, sales, or point to shops located off the sidewalk. They may be painted wood panels or cut wood shapes. Traditional slate boards are highly recommended. Chaser lights or aluminum Signs may not be used. May also be referred to as a Sandwich Board.

Projecting Sign: A sign that is attached directly to the building wall and which extends out from the face of the wall.

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Amended: November 3, 2021 San Marcos Development Code