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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: <br /> Section 1. Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1847-92,as amended(EMC 19.04.020), <br /> is hereby amended by the addition of the following: <br /> "Halo lighting"means a method of sign illumination that consists of opaque sign <br /> • elements with light projected behind them illuminating the mounting surface. <br /> Section 2. Section 5 of Ordinance No. 2923-06,which reads as follows: <br /> 22.020.F. Signs. The following design standards shall supplement the citywide sign standards in <br /> Chapter 36. Where there is a conflict between Chapter 36 and this section,the regulations of this <br /> section shall control. <br /> 1. Illumination Standards. <br /> a.Backlit signs with letters or graphics on a plastic sheet(can signs)are prohibited unless <br /> otherwise noted. <br /> b.Backlit logos under five square feet or individual backlit letters are permitted. <br /> c.Neon signs and externally lit signs are encouraged. <br /> 2. Freestanding Signs. <br /> a. Freestanding signs shall be prohibited except to identify public buildings and uses. <br /> b.No more than one freestanding sign may be used for each such use. <br /> c. The maximum sign area shall be forty square feet. <br /> d. The maximum height for a freestanding sign shall be six feet. <br /> e. The minimum setback from the front property line shall be five feet. <br /> 3. Wall Signs. <br /> a.Use. One sign is permitted for each facade. <br /> b. Size.Each facade of each business shall be allowed the larger of: - <br /> (1)Thirty-two square feet; or <br /> (2)Up to fifteen percent of the area of the facade upon which the sign or signs are <br /> to be located,up to a maximum of sixty square feet; <br /> • (3)Awning signs shall be considered to be wall signs for the purpose of <br /> determining allowable sign area. Awning signs made of canvas,vinyl, or other <br /> similar materials shall not be backlit. <br /> c.Design. Wall signs shall be designed and located appropriate to the building's <br /> architecture. For example,wall signs must not cover windows,building trim or <br /> ornamentation. <br /> d. Height. Wall signs may not extend above the building parapet, soffit,the cave line or <br /> the roof of the building, or the window sill of the second story. <br /> e. Mounting. Wall signs should be mounted plumb with the building,with a maximum <br /> protrusion of one foot unless the sign incorporates sculptural elements or architectural <br /> devices. The sign frame shall be concealed or integrated into the building's architectural <br /> character in terms of form, color, mid materials. <br /> Projectiilz. fines, <br /> 5 <br />