Construction Guidelines 1

Signage Criteria 2

Addendum Log

November, 2014

Full Update

March, 2015

Formatting

July, 2015

Editing

November, 2016

Full Update

February, 2017

Complete Overhaul

Signage Criteria 3

Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................... 4

Primary Signage ............................................................................ 5-10

General Requirements ...................................................... 5-6

Sign Area and Width Calculations ................................... 6

Halo Illuminated Signs .................................................... 7

Front Lit Signs ................................................................. 8

Edge Lit Sandblasted Glass ............................................. 9

Examples of Unapproved Signage ................................... 10

Secondary Signage ........................................................................ 11-12

A. Overview .......................................................................... 11

B. Blade Signs ...................................................................... 11

C. Awning Graphics .............................................................. 11-12

D. Threshold Signage & Architectural Details ..................... 12

E. Window Vinyl ................................................................... 10

F. Banners ............................................................................ 10

G. 22x28 Syntra .................................................................... 11

Signage Submittals ......................................................................... 18

Installation & Maintenance ........................................................... 19

Signage Criteria 4

Introduction

Tenant signs are vital to the success of Redmond Town Center. Poorly designed and

unprofessional signs can create confusion and fail in their goal to communicate effectively. The

ultimate goal of this Signage Criteria is to produce a colorful collage of signs that tastefully

inform, delight, and stimulate the shopper.

All sign materials must be consistent with a sign’s overall design theme, enhancing the storefront

and evoking a positive retail image. Due to the variety of architectural elements within RTC,

each storefront sign will be carefully considered in relation to its particular location. What may

be appropriate in one location may not be work in other areas of the mall. As well, this Signage

Criteria has evolved much over time to better reflect changes to RTC, our tenants, and overall

changing design themes. As such, please do not assume that your signage will be approved on

the basis of existing signage around the center. Each proposed sign will be evaluated on its

originality and compatibility with neighboring signs and its overall image within the center.

The Landlord reserves the right to disapprove any signage that is not compatible with these

criteria and the aesthetics of the center. Exceptions to these specifications are rare and must be

directly approved in advanced by our management team.

Landlord reserves, from time to time, to makes additions, deletions, revisions, etc. to this

Signage Criteria. When considering, designing, ordering, and manufacturing signage please

always reach out to our office for the most current edition of the Signage Criteria.

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Primary Signage

General Requirements

1. Only one primary sign will be allowed per storefront/elevation. Tenants occupying corner

spaces may utilize one sign per elevation with a maximum of 2 signs, or one sign on a

diagonal corner.

2. Where applicable, all primary signs must be located on or above the canopy. Only

secondary and tertiary signs, such as blades signs or window vinyl, will be allowed below

the canopy.

3. Imaginative signs utilizing a variety of materials are encouraged. Adaptation of current

sign practices may be necessary in order to comply with these criteria.

4. Shop drawings showing design, construction, and installation methods will be required

for all primary signs. Drawings must be submitted to and approved by Landlord prior to

manufacturing and installation.

5. Sign verbiage is limited to the tenant’s trade name and shall not include specification of

merchandise sold or services rendered, regardless of the name of Tenant’s legal entity.

Corporate crests, logos, or insignias may be acceptable dependent upon Landlord’s

approval and provided that they are part of the tenant’s name.

6. Signs shall be design as an integral part of the storefront, with letter size and location

proportional to the overall storefront design with a 24” maximum leading capital and 18”

maximum following lower case letters. Larger or disproportionate letter size may be

considered if, in the Landlord’s opinion, the sign design is of exceptional merit and

architectural quality.

7. Signs may project as shown in storefront conditions included in the Architectural Design

Criteria.

8. Bottom edge of signs must have a minimum height above the floor of 9’.

9. Signs are to remain on at all times during business hours and for at least 1 hour after mall

closing. The intent of keeping signs on after mall closing is that many tenants

(restaurants, theaters, etc.) are open later than regular mall hours. Keeping storefronts and

signs lit, even when not open, creates a more inviting and warm feeling for the center as a

whole.

10. Signs are to be controlled by a time clock and must be on a separate circuit from other

lighting.

11. Back-lit and front-lit components must be wholly contained within the depth of the letter.

Maximum brightness may not exceed one hundred foot-lumens.

12. First class quality fabrications are required. Hums, flickers, and light leaks will not be

permitted and must be repaired.

13. Electrical raceways, wire ways, and cabinets cannot exceed 8”x8” in width and height

and must be painted to blend or match with surrounding sign. Electrical raceways, wire

ways, and cabinets are not to be visible from the walkway in front of the tenant space.

14. Signs must comply with all codes and regulations, must have current sign permits, and

must bear the U.L. label. U.L. labels to be installed in a location not visible from the

walkway in front of the tenant space.

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15. Threaded rods or anchor bolts must be used to mount sign letters extending out from the

backer panel. Angle clips attached to letter signs are not allowed. All bolts, fasteners, and

clips must be hot-dipped galvanized iron, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, or bronze; no

black iron materials of any type will be allowed.

16. Signage brightness cannot exceed one hundred (100) foot-lumens.

17. Backer panels cannot exceed 1.5” in thickness.

18. Front lit letters must have an acrylic or similar face. Lighting sources (LEDs, neon, etc.)

cannot be exposed

19. Exposed crossovers between letters or words are not allowed.

20. All electrical components of the sign must be concealed from public view.

Sign Area and Width Calculation

Sign area calculations are made by circumscribing a “box” around the main body of the sign. All

primary signage shall follow the below calculation:

1. Maximum Sign Area: 2/3 of the width of the storefront

2. Maximum Sign Width: Maximum Sign Area ÷ Maximum Letter Height (1’6”)

Please see below for an example calculation:

1. Storefront Width: 25’0”

2. Maximum Sign Area: 2/3 x 25’0” = 16’8”

3. Maximum Sign Width: 16’8” ÷ 1’6” = 11’1.5”

Primary Signage Design

The following are intended as examples of signage types and design ideas that are heavily

encouraged. As previously stated, the intent of this criteria is to encourage unique and individual

signage. As such, please use the following as a starting point for a design specific and unique to

the tenant’s brand:

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Halo Illuminated Signs

Tenants are highly encouraged to incorporate reverse channel back lit (halo) lettering and

graphics into their signage. Halo lit elements should be a minimum of 3” deep. Such elements

can be constructed of aluminum channel or cast metal and can be raised or flush with the façade.

White L.E.D.s

Aluminum Channel

or Cast Metal

Letters

3/16” clear

polycarbonate back

#10 4” screws into

metal wall (4 min.)

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Front Lit Signs

Front list signs using dimensional graphics may be pinned off storefronts or awnings. Front lit

signs may utilize powered signage shelfs, raceways, wire ways, or cabinets; however, these

cabinets must be as minimal as possible and blend into the sign or sign’s surroundings. In some

instances, backer panels may also be approved, but also must be minimal and make sense with

the rest of the sign’s design and overall look of the storefront. Full size cabinets or cabinets that

are larger than needed for containing electrical components will not be allowed. Full size

cabinets will only be accepted if they are built into and flush with the storefront.

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Edge-Lit Sandblasted Glass

In some cases, dimensional primary signs are not feasible or practical. In such cases, using a

window on the storefront can be an acceptable option. If this option is approved, the sign must be

edge-lit, sandblasted glass with a continuous light source. See below example:

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Examples of Unapproved Signage

Exposed LEDs, Exposed Lighting Source

Basic, Full Cabinet Sign

Red backer panel too thick, background is full size cabinet, non-raised lettering/graphics,

verbiage beyond tenant trade name

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Secondary Signage

Overview

1. Secondary signs include blade signs, window vinyl, banners, free standing 22x28 syntra,

etc.

2. All permanent secondary signage must be approved by the Landlord and will require full

sets of shop drawings including installation methods. Permanent secondary signage

includes blade signs, awning graphics, threshold signage and architectural elements.

3. All temporary secondary signage must be submitted via proof and approved prior to

installation. Temporary secondary signage includes window vinyl, banners, 22x28 signs,

etc.

Blade Signs

1. Tenants will be required to utilize blade signs in their storefront design unless specifically

approved otherwise.

2. Tenants are encouraged to use sculpted or raised graphics and lettering. Raised lettering

should project between ½” and 1”. Flat lettering and graphics will only be allowed if they

make sense and function well with the rest of the sign’s design and tenant’s branding.

Vinyl lettering and graphics will not be allowed.

3. Blade signs must follow the general guidelines for design and quality of workmanship as

primary signage.

4. Blade signs must be constructed of high quality materials such as wood, metal, or glass.

Materials subject to Landlord’s approval.

5. Simple illuminated cabinets or sign boxes will not be approved.

6. Blade signs should not exceed fifty (50) pounds.

7. Tenants are highly encouraged to utilize internally illuminated blade signs. Unless

specifically approved, only individual graphics and lettering may be illuminated.

Backgrounds cannot be illuminated. Internally illuminated blade signs must fully contain

all electrical components within the sign and any support brackets. External conduits will

not be allowed.

8. Sign backgrounds must be opaque (or 80% opaque subject to City and Landlord

approval). White backgrounds are not allowed.

9. Sign raceways, wire ways, and cabinets should not exceed 6” in width.

10. Overall sign dimensions should not exceed 1’6” in height by 2’6” in length by 6” in

width.

11. Blade signs must be installed with a minimum of 9’ of clearance from the bottom edge of

the sign.

Awning Graphics

1. Tenants with fabric covered awnings may utilize digitally printed graphics at the

discretion and approval of the Landlord.

2. Graphics can be included on the valence.

3. Graphics shall be limited to tenant’s name and logo.

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4. Logos are highly encouraged. Logos applied to canopies provide a highly effective

method of improving tenant identity and branding.

Threshold Signage & Architectural Elements

1. Tenants are encouraged to incorporate additional signage in their threshold via tiling,

inset cast metal lettering and graphics, or other similar architectural elements.

2. Finish of threshold signage must be flush and level with surrounding materials as to not

create trip hazards.

3. Such signage must be fully contained within Tenant’s lease line unless otherwise

approved by the Landlord.

4. In the event of tenant’s move out, threshold signage and architectural elements must be

completely removed and fully replaced with materials consistent with surrounding

threshold or storefront unless otherwise approved by the Landlord.

Window Vinyl Graphics

1. Tenants are encouraged to incorporate and regularly change window vinyl into their

storefront design and branding.

2. Computer cut flat vinyl graphics are encouraged.

3. Professionally made, digitally printed graphics allowable.

4. Maximum allowed area of window vinyl is subject to review and approval.

Banners

1. No banners may be hung, attached, or otherwise installed on the exterior of the tenant

storefront. Banners must be hung within the tenant space, at least 12” back from

windows.

22x28 Syntra Signs

1. 22x28 syntra signs must be professionally printed and displayed in a professionally made

22x28 sign holder. Sign holders must be placed along the tenant storefront. No sign

holders may be placed in the middle of walkways.

2. A-Frame or sandwich-board sign holders will not be allowed to be placed within the

Redmond Town Center. Such sign holders may be placed on the sidewalks along NE 76th

Street and Redmond Way.

3. Shop drawings showing design, construction, and installation methods will be required

for all blade signs. Drawings must be submitted to and approved by Landlord prior to

manufacturing and installation.

4. Proofs will be required for all other secondary signage. Proofs must be submitted to and

approved by Landlord prior to printing and installation.

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Signage Submittals

Drawing Preparation

1. Tenants and their architect/designer and contractors are solely responsible for verifying

existing conditions to ensure proposed signage will indeed function as intended.

2. We encourage tenants to begin working with our office as early as possible in the design

of their signage to ensure no time is wasted designing a sign that we cannot approve.

Drawing Requirements

1. Tenants are required to submit Sign Shop Drawings to our office prior to submitting for

City approval.

2. Sign Shop Drawings will only be accepted electronically in PDF. Our office will not

review physical drawings.

3. Drawings must be fully detailed and dimensioned and include the following information:

a. Elevation(s) of the storefront including all signage and graphics, showing doors

and architectural features

b. Letter style and typeface specifics

c. Colors and finishes

d. Light source specifications

e. Transformer specifications including input and output voltages

f. Material specifications and thickness

g. Wiring specifications

h. Locations of service switches, access panels, and transformers

i. Mounting Hardware

Drawing Review

1. Once Sign Shop Drawings our office will review to determine if the sign meets this

Signage Criteria. Our approval does not guarantee approval by the City of Redmond. If

changes are required by the City, please work with our office to ensure further changes

continue to meet our approval.

2. Please allow up to 14 days for complete review of signage.

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Installation and Maintenance

Working Hours

3. Installation of all permanent signage must be performed off mall hours. Work must be

100% completed and cleaned up by mall opening.

4. Installation of secondary and tertiary signage must be completed off hours if requiring the

use of a lift. Installation by ladder or foot is preferred to be performed off mall hours, but

may be performed during mall hours if approved and properly coordinated with our

office.

Insurance Requirements

1. Sign installation and maintenance require having an approved and current certificate of

insurance on file with our office. Please inquire for a sample COI showing required

policy amounts and verbiage.