(1) Pole Covers. All pole signs shall include a solid cover that encompasses the pole(s). Such covers shall be architecturally integrated with the sign and adjacent building. A minimum width of two feet is recommended but the intent is to evaluate the pole width in relationship with the sign. Freeway-oriented pole signs in excess of 30 feet in height and billboards are exempt from the pole cover requirement.

(2) Clearance. Clearance shall be a minimum of 10 feet between the bottom of the sign face and the ground where vehicular or pedestrian traffic is anticipated. Pole signs adjacent to freeways may extend 25 feet above the freeway pavement grade or 65 feet above ground, whichever is higher.

(3) Setback. The minimum setback for any yard adjacent to a street shall be 10 feet for signs less than or equal to 15 feet in height. Signs exceeding 15 feet in height shall be set back one additional foot for each foot of height over 15 feet up to the maximum height allowed in the zone.

(4) Separation. Separation between pole signs and any other signs shall follow the standards for monument signs as described in this Title.

(5) Number. Pole signs shall be limited to one sign per frontage. However, this requirement may be waived for freeway-oriented pole signs as a conditional use through the Planning Commission. Interior lots may have one pole sign and one billboard subject to the provisions of this Title. In the LI and M zones, corner or double-frontage lots/commercial complexes may choose two on-premises signs (one per frontage) and one off-premises sign, if so desired.

(6) Landscaping. All pole signs shall be incorporated in a landscaped area that is at least equal to twice the area of the sign.

(7) Design. All pole signs shall be architecturally compatible with the building style, colors, and materials.

(8) Size. The area limitation for a pole sign (excluding billboards) shall not exceed one square foot of sign area for every lineal foot of the frontage occupied by the use for which the sign is intended. The maximum pole sign area shall be 200 square feet unless this requirement is waived through review and approval of a sign plan to the Planning Commission as part of a conditional use or a new conditional use.

(9) Minimum Lot Area. Pole signs shall only be allowed on properties encompassing at least 10 acres.

(10) Conditional Use Required. All pole signs, except billboards, shall be reviewed as a conditional use.

(11) Projection. Projection of pole signs is permitted into the setback area to a maximum of three feet.

(12) Height. In the C-2 and C-3 zones, the maximum height of a pole sign shall be 25 feet above the grade of the front sidewalk or property line. In the LI and M zones, the maximum height of a pole sign shall be 35 feet above the grade of the front sidewalk or property line.