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Section D: Environmental Design Sign Types Traffic, regulatory, and Safety Signs — Signs such as traffic • directional signs, regulatory signs, speed limit signs, pedestrian safety signs, parking enforcement signs, ADA signs, fire safety signs, etc. shall be4 designed and placed in '�` .. accordance with City of Everett, and the State of Washington regulations and Figure 11 Sample of Port Way finding Signs requirements. Street Name and Direction Signs — Street name and direction signs provide an opportunity to reinforce the Waterfront Place Central character. Design must use consistent graphic elements such as font type, style, color and size, but should draw on elements of uniqueness to help reflect the quality of each district. Street signs in the project will include icons from the historic interpretive sign program. These elements of uniqueness could include the sign frame, stand, base or perhaps the addition of an artistic graphic. Text must be in strong contrast to its background and be large enough for clarity from moving vehicles at a distance sufficient enough for safe cueing and turning. Street Address Signs — Buildings will identify ...octotac---,"i their address through street address signs located `31, o near the building's main street entry. Design .,;Z % t•Y;,' b will be compatible with architecture and district character. -� x. Business and Residential Identification Signs — I �o DEPOSIT REQUIREDIdentification is vital to the success of any retail s Ow .44 ,•' or commercial venture. Signage should be used to imaginatively punctuate the business's unique quality. This will also create interest and vitality along the street. Interesting colorful and tastefully designed signage will inform, stimulate, and identify the business, building, or retail tenant. Graphics and symbols that rely on images and reduce the use of words are encouraged. Permanent lettering and graphics on windows and doors may be used in lieu of sign boards. Commercial signs will be complimentary to buildings, and will communicate the availability of goods and services in a lively, creative manner to both pedestrians and vehicles. They will contribute to the character of the Waterfront Place Central. In pedestrian areas, all signs shall be mounted on buildings. These include projecting signs, wall signs, window signs, signs painted on awning fascia's, and signs suspended from arcades or canopies. 2014 Waterfront Place Central Supplemental Design Guidelines -31-