21.60.475 Signs.
Signs in the city center zones shall comply with LMC 21.16.310 and other applicable sections of that chapter. Notwithstanding the regulations in Chapter 21.16 LMC, the following sign regulations apply in the city center zones:
A. Prohibited Signs. The following signs are prohibited in the city center zones:
1. Pole signs.
2. Electronic changing message signs and changeable letter signs, except for entertainment, public transportation uses, places of assembly, and institutional uses with an occupancy load of 200 persons or greater.
3. Roof signs.
4. Cabinet signs for new development.
B. Monument Signs. Maximum height shall be eight feet.
C. Neon signs are permitted; however, outlining buildings or portions of buildings in neon is prohibited.
D. Window signs (signs located on the inside of a window so as to be easily and readily viewed from outside the window) may occupy up to 20 percent of the area of the window.
E. Nonconforming signs shall be governed by LMC 21.16.250, except that the structure, frame or support of an existing nonconforming pole sign or monument sign may be modified, provided:
1. Such modifications result in a sign that is more conforming; and
2. Such new or modified sign is located in the same location as the existing sign. (Ord. 2937 § 9, 2012)