In order to reduce the number of signs along the street, the City encourages property owners to group tenants onto a strategically placed sign. In addition, each multi-tenant complex must provide city and landlord approved guidelines for the tenants in order to provide a consistent visual appearance. Moving signs, whether animated, revolving, or rotating, are considered distracting to drivers and are not allowed. When replaced, these will be brought up to Code. Advertising signs placed along a roadway or attached to a tree, utility, or telephone pole are not allowed and no new billboards may be constructed within the City.
Most fines end up being issued to repeat offenders.
Yes, the City of Redmond requires a permit to display a banner. A banner may be displayed up to fifty-one days within a calendar year as long as it is attached securely to and flat against the building wall of the retail business establishment.