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(1) All signs shall be located and designed to be compatible with the aesthetic quality of the existing shoreline and adjacent land and water uses. Signs shall minimize interference with vistas, viewpoints and visual access to the shoreline.

(2) Signs placed in SMA jurisdiction should be limited to public information signs directly relating to a shoreline use or activity, water navigational signs, and legally required highway and railroad signs necessary for operation, safety and direction except where no feasible location outside of SMA jurisdiction is available.

(3) Over-water signs or signs on floats or pilings shall be allowed only when serving a related to water-dependent use and only when the primary users of the facility approach by water and would not be served by land-mounted signs.

(4) Lighted signs shall be hooded, shaded, or aimed so that direct light will not result in glare when viewed from public access facilities or watercourses.

(5) Conceptual sign plans and design guidelines shall be submitted for review and approval at the time of shoreline permit approval and shall be utilized in future review of sign permits for the property. (Ord. 1373 § 46, 2014).