Page 176 - Healdsburg, CA Citywide Design Guidelines

Overhanging Signs
Locate and design a hanging sign
to relate to building entries and
convey visual interest.
Design printing on an awning to
be subordinate to the awning.
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An overhanging sign is mounted to the exterior wall of a
structure and projects outward, perpendicularly from the wall. An
overhanging sign is similar to a Blade Sign except that it is only
affixed to the wall at the top of the sign structure, meaning that
the sign could move in the wind or if touched.
6.77 Locate and design a hanging sign to relate to building
entries and convey visual interest.
a. Locate a small hanging sign near the business entrance.
b. Mount a larger hanging sign higher on the building,
centered on the façade or positioned at the corner.
c. Design a bracket for a hanging sign to complement the
sign composition.
Canopy Signs
A canopy sign is a permanent sign that is part of or attached to
an awning, canopy or other fabric, plastic or structural protective
cover over a door, entrance, window or outdoor service area.
6.78 Design signage to fit within and be subordinate to the
architectural canopy element.
a. Use lettering or graphics that fit within the canopy
structure.
b. Use colors that contrast with a canopy material.