Ord 82ORDINANCE NO. 82
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE SIGN REGULATIONS AND
REPLACING SECTIONS 6200-6289 OF THE
COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS 261 AND 262
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Exhibit A attached hereto, consisting of Sections 6200
through 6217, is hereby approved and adopted as the Poway Sign Ordinance.
Section 2. That this ordinance shall be codified.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thir-
tieh day from and after its final passage.
Section 4. The City Clerk of the City of Poway is hereby authorized to
use summary publication procedures pursuant to Government Code Section 36933
utilizing the Poway News-Chieftain, a newspaper of general circulation published
in the City of Poway.
Introduced and first read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Poway held the 25th day of January, 1983, and thereafter PASSED AND
ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held the 8th day of February,
1983, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
EMERY, KRUSE, ORAVEC, TARZY, SHEPARDSON
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NONE
Mary L. ~pards~fn, Mayor
Marjori~ K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
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6200 TITLE AND PURPOSE
6203 DEFINITIONS
6205
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND REVIEW PROCEDURES
a. Major Review/Minor Review/Building Permits
Required
b. Method of Application
c. Method of Review
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
a. Exempt Signs 11
b. Prohibited Signs 16
c. Signs Relating to Inoperative Activities 18
d. Enforcement, Legal Procedures, and Penalties 18
e. Construction and Maintenance 18
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SIGN REGULATION 19
a. Signs Permitted in all Zoning Districts 19
1. Convenience Signs 19
2. Comprehensive Sign Program for
Commercial and Industrial Zones 19
3. Special Event Signs 20
4. On-Site Subdivision Signs 21
5. Off-Site Subdivision Directional Signs 21
b. Signs Permitted in Single Family Residential
Zones 24
c. Signs Permitted in Multiple Family and Mobile
Home Park Zones 24
d. Signs Permitted in the Commercial Zones 25
e. Signs Permitted in the Industrial Zones 27
6213 DESIGN STANDARDS 28
a. Relationship to Buildings 28
b. Relationship to Other Signs 29
c. Landscaping 29
d. Illumination and Motion 29
e. Sign Copy 29
f. Relationship to Streets 29
EXHIBIT A
ORDINANCE 82
Adopted 2-8-83
ADMINISTRATION l0
a. Director of Planning Services 10
b. Interpretation 10
c. Variance 11
d. Appeal 11
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TABLE OF CONTEUTS Continued
NONCONFORMING SIGNS
a. Intent
b. General Requirements
c. Amortization Requirements
d. Historical Signs
6217 CONTINUED FORCE AND EFFECT
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6200 TITLE AND PURPOSE.
The provisions of Section 6200 through 6217, inclusive, shall be known
as the Comprehensive Sign Regulations. It is the purpose of these
provisions to establish a comprehensive system for the regulation of
on-site and off-site signs.
The City of Poway recognizes the need for signs as a means to identify
businesses within the community. However, the City also recognizes that
signing is an important design element of the physical environment.
Regulations consistent with the goals and objectives of the community are
necessary to ensure that the rural character and image the community is
striving for, can be attained.
It is the purpose of this chapter to make Poway attractive to residents,
visitors, and commercial, industrial and professional businesses while
maintaining economic stability through an attractive signing program.
Specifically, the purposes of this chapter are to:
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Protect the general public health, safety and welfare of
the community;
Reduce possible traffic and safety hazards through good
signing;
Direct persons to various activities and uses, in
order to provide for maximum public convenience;
Provide a reasonable system of sign regulations, to
ensure the development of a high quality visual
environment;
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Encourage signs which are well designed and pleasing in
appearance and to provide incentive and latitude for
variety, good design relationship to the business or use it
identifies, and spacing between signs and buildings;
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Encourage a desirable rural character which has a minimum of
clutter;
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Enhance the economic value of the community and each area,
business and use thereof, through the regulation of such
elements as size, number, location, design and illumination
of signs; and
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Encourage signs which are well located, and take into
account the service and usage of adjacent areas.
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6203 DEFINITIONS
The following are definitions of terms contained in this
chapter.
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Advertise: Any notice to the public for the purpose
of increasing sales or business, announcing the
availability of a service or product, or making
claims as to the value or quality of any service or
product.
Advertising Structure: An on- or off-site structure
of any kind or character other than the main business
identification sign, erected or maintained for
outdoor advertising purposes, upon which any poster,
bill, printing, painting, or other advertisement of
any kind whatsoever may be placed, including statuary
for advertising purposes.
c. Animated Sign: See Flashing Sign.
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Area of Signs: The area of a sign shall include the
entire area within any type of perimeter or border
which may enclose the outer limits of any writing,
representation, emblem, figure or character, together
with any other material or color forming an integral
part of the display or used to differentiate such
sign from the background on which it is placed.
The area of a sign having no such perimeter shall be
computed by enclosing the entire area within
parallelograms, triangles or circles in a size
sufficient to cover the entire area and computing the
size of such area. In the case of a two-sided sign,
the area shall be computed as including only the
maximum single display surface which is visible from
any ground position at one (1) time. The supports or
uprights on which any sign is supported should not be
included in determining the sign area unless such
supports or uprights are designed in such a manner as
to form an integral background of the sign. In the
case of any cylindrical sign the total area shall be
computed on the total area of the surface of the
sign.
Banner, Flag, Pennant or Balloon: Any cloth, bunting,
plastic, paper or similar material used for
advertising purposes attached to or pinned on or from
any structure, staff, pole, line, framing, or
vehicle, not including flags as described in Section
6209a16.
Billboard: An off-site sign of any kind erected or
maintained for outdoor advertising purposes, upon
which any poster, bill, printing, painting, or other
advertisement of any kind whatsoever is placed.
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Building Face and/or Frontage: The area of the front
building elevation in which the business is located
and which faces a street or parking lot excluding
driveways and aisles. If more than one business is
located in a single building, then such area shall be
limited to that portion which is occupied by each
individual business (see illustration below).
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Business Center: A development in which businesses
and structures are designed as an architecturally
integrated and interrelated development. Such design
is independent of the number of structures, lots, or
parcels making up the center.
Business Directory Sign: A sign located in a multi-
tenant complex which lists each business and address
located therein.
Business Identification: An on-site sign which
identifies the business, use, or service located
thereon.
Canopy: A permanent roof-like structure extending
from part or all of a building face and constructed
of durable material which may not project over a
public right-of-way.
Canopy Sign: A wall sign attached to the face of a
canopy but not projecting above the top of the
canopy.
Comprehensive Sign Program: A unified sign program
developed to integrate signs with building and
landscaping design to achieve architectural unity.
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Construction or Contractor Sign: A temporary sign
which states the names of the individuals and/or firms
connected with the construction of a project. Such
sign may include the name of the project, the lender,
the contractor, the architect, address of the
business, and the emergency telephone number.
Convenience Sign: A sign which conveys information
such as "restrooms," "no parking" or "entrance,"
with or without the business identification. It shall
not contain brand, trade, or advertising and shall be
designed to be viewed on-site by pedestrians and/or
motorists.
Copy: Any words, letters, numbers, figures, designs
or other symbolic representations incorporated into a
sign.
Directional Sign: A sign which contains words such as
"entrance," "enter," "exit," "in," "out," or other
direction co~m~ands, with or without business
identification, or a sign containing arrows or
characters indicating traffic directions and used
either in conjunction with such words or separately.
No directional sign shall contain any advertising. A
subdivision directional sign (kiosk) shall not be
included in this category.
Director of Planning Services: Shall mean the
Director of Planning Services Department of the City
of Poway.
Flashing Sign: Any sign which contains or is
illuminated by lights which are intermittently on and
off, which change intensity or color, or which create
the illusion of motion in any manner, including
animated signs but not including time and temperature
signs as described in Section 6209a19 and 6209a20.
Freestanding Sign: A sign which is permanently
supported by one (1) or more uprights, braces, poles,
or other similar structural components that is not
attached to the building or buildings which it
defines.
Future Tenant Identification Sign: A temporary sign
which identifies a future use of a site or building.
Grand Opening: A promotional activity not exceeding
thirty (30) calendar days used by newly established
businesses, within six (6) months after occupancy, to
inform the public of their location and service
available to the community. Grand Opening does not
mean an annual or occasional promotion of retail sales
by a business.
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w. Height of a Sign: The greatest vertical distance
measured from the finished grade of the sidewalk when
located within the required setback area or the
greatest vertical distance measured from the grade at
which the sign supports intersect the ground when
located beyond the required setback area including
any accompanying architectural features of the sign.
x. Inoperative Activity: A business or activity that has
ceased operation, except for temporary closures for
repairs, alterations, or other similar situations at
any given location for a period of at least 30 days.
y. Interior Sign: A sign inside of any business that is
not intended to be read or visible from outside the
building in which the business is located.
z. Legal: Authorized or permitted in accordance with
defined procedures by ordinance or law.
aa. Logo: A trademark or symbol used to identify a
business.
bb. Major Review: A method of review by the City Council
to determine conformance with applicable ordinances.
cc. Minor Review: A method of review by the Director of
Planning Services to determine conformance with
applicable ordinances.
dd. Monument Sign: A low profile freestanding sign, with
its base resting on the ground, incorporating the
design and building materials complementary to the
architectural theme of the buildings on the same
property.
ee. Nonconforming Sign: A sign that does not comply with
the provisions of this chapter.
ff. Off-Site Sign: A sign which advertises or directs
attention to products or activities that are not
provided on the parcel upon which the sign is located.
Bus benches with advertising are included within
this definition.
gg. Off-Site Subdivision Sign: A sign in accordance with
this chapter, which directs traffic to a subdivision
within the City of Poway.
hh. On-Site Subdivision Sign: A sign which identifies
the subdivision upon which the sign is located.
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Parapet Wall Sign: See Wall Sign.
Parkway: That area of a public street that lies
between the curb and sidewalk or between the sidewalk
and the property line of the adjacent property owner,
which is used for planting purposes.
Pedestrian Traffic Sign: A sign subject to the size
limitations listed in this chapter, which is other
than the main business identification sign, and which
is oriented to pedestrian traffic. Such sign shall
not include any advertising information.
Pole Sign: See Freestanding Sign.
Political Sign: A sign erected prior to an election
to advertise or identify a candidate, campaign issue,
election proposition, or other related ballot
matters.
Portable Sign: A sign not attached or not designed to
be permanently attached to a structure or to the
ground.
Public Right-of-way: A strip of land acquired by
reservation, dedication, forced dedication,
prescription or condemnation and intended to be
occupied by a road, crosswalk, railroad, electric
transmission lines, oil or gas pipeline, water line,
sanitary storm sewer and other public uses.
Readerboard or Changeable Copy Sign: A sign intended
for a periodically changing advertising message; a
sign on which copy is electrically changeable or
consists of track to hold manually changeable
letters.
Real Estate Sign: A temporary sign advertising the
sale or lease of the property upon which it is
located, and the identification of the firm handling
such sale, lease, or rent.
Revolving Sign: A sign, which all or a portion of,
may rotate either on an intermittent or constant
basis.
Roof: The external covering of a building or
structure above or covering any exterior or interior
vertical wall height.
Roofline: The top edge of the roof or top of the
parapet, whichever forms the top line of the building
silhouette.
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Roof Sign: A sign erected, constructed, or placed
upon or over a roof, or placed so as to extend over or
above the roofline, which is wholly or partly
supported by such buildings, not including a mansard
roof or canopy if it is architecturally integrated
with the roof. (See illustrations below).
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Sign: Any mark on any card, cloth, paper, metal, or
painted character visible from outside of a structure,
mounted to the ground or any tree, wall, bush, rock,
fence, or structure, either privately or publicly
owned. Sign shall also mean any graphic announcement,
declaration, demonstration, display, illustration, or
insignia, used to promote the interest of any person
when the same is placed out of doors in view of the
general public.
Special Event Signs: A temporary sign which
advertises special events and activities such as grand
openings, charitable events, and Christmas tree sales.
Such signs are limited to the provisions listed in
this chapter and the Zoning Ordinance.
Statuary: Statues or sculptures that depict
products, features, items, or logos of a business
excluding those items that are considered design
features or complements of the overall site such as
wagons, benches, hand water pumps, troughs, and other
like items.
Temporary Signs: A sign erected for a temporary
purpose attracting attention to an activity as
provided for within this chapter.
Useful Life: The period of time in which a sign and
all its parts, portions, and materials are maintained
and kept in proper repair as specified in Section
6209e2 of this chapter.
Wall Sign: A sign painted on, at
against the wall of a building or
exposed face of the sign parallel
wall. A parapet, mansard, or car
be considered a wall sign, provid
architecturally integrated with
not project above the roofline.
tached to, or erected
structure with the
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bbb. Window Sign: A sign painted, attached, glued, or
otherwise affixed to a window for the purpose of being
visible from the exterior of the building.
ccc. Vehicle Sign: A sign which is attached to or painted
on a vehicle.
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6205
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND REVIEW PROCEDURES
a. Major Review/Minor Review/Building Permits Required:
Major Review shall be required for all new
freestanding signs, greater than eight (8) feet in
height, and for new comprehensive sign programs
and amendments thereof. Signs requiring Major
Review shall comply with the provisions of this
chapter and all other applicable laws and
ordinances. Building permits may be required.
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Minor Review shall be required prior to the
placing, erecting, moving, repair, or
reconstructing of any sign in the City, if a.1
above does not apply or is expressly exempted by
this chapter. Signs requiring Minor Review shall
comply with the provisions of this chapter and
all other applicable laws and ordinances.
Building permits may be required.
Method of Application: An application for Major
Review, or Minor Review and building permits shall be
made on forms as prescribed by the Director of
Planning Services. Such an application shall be filed
with the Planning Services Department with applicable
plans as required by the Planning Services Department.
Said application shall be accompanied by any fees or
bonds as specified by City Council Resolution.
Method of Review: The purpose of Major Review and
Minor Review is to help insure compliance with the
provisions of this chapter.
Major Review: Within fifteen (15) working days
after receipt of all required materials of a sign
application, the Director of Planning Services or
a designated representative shall prepare a
report to the City Council recommending approval,
approval with modification, or denial of such
sign request.
Minor Review: Within fifteen (15) calendar days
after receipt of all required materials of a sign
application, the Director of Planning Services or
a designated representative shall render a
decision to approve, approve with modification, or
deny such sign request. Such review shall insure
that any sign proposal is in conformance with this
chapter, is consistent with its title and purpose,
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and conforms to current Uniform Building Code
requirements. In cases where the placing,
erecting, moving, or reconstructing of a sign does
not require the issuance of a building permit, the
Director of Planning Services or a designated
representative shall render a decision to approve,
approve with modification, or deny such sign
request within ten (10) working days. For sign
permits that meet all the requirements of an
approved Comprehensive Sign Program, the permit
shall be issued within five (5) full working days
from the date of application.
ADMINISTRATION
Director of Planning Services: It shall be the
responsibility of the Director of Planning Services or
his designee to enforce all provisions of this
chapter. At the discretion of the Director, any sign
request may be referred to the City Council for their
review and approval.
1. Rehearing by City council on Referral of
Director: In cases where a request for a permit
has been referred to the City council for
decision, their action is final. The City
Council may rehear and reconsider its action on
such sign permit when new and different
information or evidence not available at the time
of the previous decision exists. Such a
rehearing shall be requested in writing by the
applicant or other interested party within ten
(10) calendar days after the City council
decision. Such request for rehearing shall be
made on the forms prescribed by the Planning
Services Department and fees shall be paid in
accordance with the fee resolution. This
submission of the application and fees to the
Director of Planning Services shall constitute
the filing of the request for rehearing. The City
Council shall review such request within thirty
(30) calendar days at a regularly scheduled
meeting and decide whether the information
constitutes the need for a rehearing and render a
decision at that time or schedule the matter for
a future meeting. The City Council's action may
be to uphold, modify or reverse their previous
decision.
Interpretation: The provisions of this chapter are
not intended to abrogate any easements, covenants, or
other existing agreements which are more restrictive
than the provisions of this chapter.
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Whenever the application of this chapter is uncertain
due to ambiguity of its provisions, the question shall
be referred to the City Council for determination.
best fulfills the intent of this chapter.
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Variance: Applications for a variance from the terms
of this chapter shall be reviewed by the City Council
according to the variance procedures as set forth in
the Zoning Ordinance. Variances may be granted only
for sign location and other similar performance
standards, except area and height, when the City
Council finds that the granting of such a variance
will not be contrary to the title and purpose of this
Ordinance, in addition to the other required findings
for granting a variance. All variances may be
conditioned to expire with the change of copy for the
use, be reviewed on a periodic basis or be required to
conform to this chapter upon change of ownership,
and/or shall automatically expire upon any designated
period of time.
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Appeal: A decision of the Director of Planning
Services may be appealed to the City Council within
ten (10) calendar days of such decision. Such appeal
shall be made on the forms prescribed by the Planning
Services Department and fees paid in accordance with
the fee resolution. The submission of the application
and fees shall constitute the filing of the appeal.
The City Council shall review such appeal within
thirty (30) calendar days at a regularly scheduled
meeting. The City Council shall either uphold,
reverse, or modify the Director's decision.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Exempt Signs: The following signs shall be exempt
from the application, permit, and fee requirements of
this chapter; an electrical and/or building permit may
be required. Any signage in excess of the specific
exemptions listed herein are prohibited.
Permanent window signage not exceeding twelve
(12) square feet per business frontage and
limited to the name of the business, service, or
use, hours of operation, address and emergency
information, except exposed neon tubing signs
advertising products for sale on the premises,
are permitted as permanent signs.
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Temporary advertising signage painted on the
window or constructed of paper, cloth, or similar
expendable material affixed on the window, wall,
or building surface, provided that all of the
following conditions are met:
(a) The total area of such signs shall not
exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the window
area, however, in all cases twelve (12) square
feet per business frontage is permitted.
b) Such signs shall be affixed to the surface
for no more than thirty (30) continuious
calendar days but for no more than sixty (60)
days each calendar year, to promote a particular
event or sale of product or merchandise.
3. Real Estate Signs for Residential Sales: One (1)
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sign per street frontage not exceeding four (4)
square feet in area and five (5) feet in height,
provided it is unlit and is removed within fifteen
(15) days after the close of escrow or the rental or
lease has been accomplished. Signs placed on the
rear street frontage are prohibited. Open House
signs not exceeding four (4) square feet in area and
five (5) feet in height are permitted for directing
prospective buyers to property offered for sale.
Political Signs: Political signs having to do with
any issue, ballot measure, political statements and
expressions, or candidate in any Municipal, County,
State or Federal election shall be permitted subject
to the following provisions and any other applicable
provisions within this chapter.
(a)
Any person, party or group posting signs in the
City shall abide by the provisions herein
setforth.
(b)
Ail political signs shall be placed, erected
constructed, painted or assembled, no earlier
than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the
election and shall be removed no later than ten
(10) calendar days following the date of the
election.
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A political sign shall not exceed thirty-two
(32) square feet in total area for one side;
double-faced signs shall not exceed thirty-two
(32) square feet per side. No signs shall be
placed in a manner that would obstruct
visibility of or impede pedestrian or
vehicular traffic, or to endanger the health,
safety, or welfare of the community.
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(d)
Ail political signs shall not exceed an overall
height of eight (8) feet from the finished
grade immediately around the sign.
No political signs shall be lighted either
directly or indirectly unless said sign is
erected, painted or constructed on an
authorized structure already providing
illumination.
(f)
No political sign shall be placed or affixed
to a traffic signal, street light, tree, fence,
utility pole or existing sign, nor shall be
posted on any public property or in the public
right-of-way, if in the opinion of the
Directors of Planning and Public Services said
sign impedes or renders dangerous public access
to any public improvement, including but not
limited to utility poles and fire hydrants; or
obstructs the vision of any sign designed to
regulate, control or assist public or private
transportation or obstructs the vision of any
user of a public right-of-way.
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No political sign shall be posted in violation
any provisions of this chapter. Further, the
Director of Planning Services or his designee
shall have the right to remove all signs placed
contrary to the provisions of this section.
Any political sign placed on private property
without the consent of said private property
owner may be removed by said owner or
representative of said owner.
Contractor or Construction Signs: For residential
projects greater than four (4) dwelling units,
commercial, and industrial projects, two (2) directory
signs shall be permitted on the construction site for
all contractors (may include financial institutions,
real estate agents, subcontractors, etc.) not exceeding
thirty-two (32) square feet each, unless legally
required by government contracts to be larger. No sign
shall exceed eight (8) feet in overall height and shall
be located no closer than ten (10) feet to any property
line. Such sign shall be removed upon the granting of
occupancy by the City. For all other projects, a total
of two (2) signs per development site may be installed
with a maximum of four (4) square feet in area and (5)
feet in height for each sign. Such sign(s) shall be
removed upon finalization of building permits.
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Future Tenant Identification Sign: Future tenant
identification signs may be placed on vacant or
developing property to advertise the future use of an
approved project on the property and where information
may be obtained. Such sign shall be limited to one (1)
per parcel and to a maximum of thirty-two (32) square
feet in area and eight (8) feet in overall height.
Further, such signs shall be placed no closer than ten
(10) feet to any property line. Any such sign shall be
removed upon finalization of building permits. Where a
project has in excess of 600 lineal feet of frontage,
one additional sign for each 600 lineal feet is
allowed.
7. Real Estate Signs for Sale of Commercial or Industrial
Property: One (1) sign per street frontage not to
exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area to
advertise the sale, lease, or rent of such property.
No such sign shall exceed eight (8) feet in overall
height and shall not be located within of the public
right-of-way. Where a property has in excess of 600
lineal feet of frontage, one additional sign for each
600 lineal feet is allowed.
Interior signs within a structure or building when not
visible or readable or intended to be read from
off-site or from outside of the structure or
building.
9. Signs identifying a business, service or use no
greater than four (4) square feet in area may be
permitted. Said signs shall not be visible from
the the public right-of-way, shall be attached to
the main building, shall be for pedestrian
traffic, and shall not otherwise require a
building permit.
10. Memorial tablets, plaques, or directional signs for
community historical resources, installed by a City
recognized Historical Society or civic organization.
11. Convenience signs and directional signs not exceeding
four (4) square feet in area.
12. Residential building identification signs used to
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identify individual residences and not exceeding four
(4) square feet in area.
One name plate per parcel not exceeding four (4)
square feet in area for single family residential uses
and agricultural uses.
Official and legal notices issued by any court, public
body, person, or officer or in futherance of any
nonjudicial process approved by state or local law.
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15. Signs providing direction, warning, or informational
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signs or structures required or authorized by law or by
law or by Federal, State, County, or City authority.
A single official flag of the United States of America
and/or two (2) flags of either the State of California,
or other states of the United States, counties,
municipalities or offical flags for nations, and flags
of internationally and nationally recognized
organizations or the company flag. Flags shall be a
maximum of five (5) feet by eight (8) feet.
Signs of public utility companies, indicating danger or
which serve as an aid to public safety, or which show
locations of underground facilities or public
telephones.
Safety signs on construction sites.
One (1) freestanding Time and Temperature sign that
conveys time and temperature only and not exceeding
twelve (12) square feet in area nor fifteen (15) feet in
height, or not higher than the roofline, whichever is
less, when combined with business identification in
accordance with Section 6211, and counted toward sign
area for the freestanding sign.
20. One (1) wall mounted Time and Temperature sign that
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conveys time and temperature only not exceeding twelve
(12) square feet in area when combined with business
identification in accordance with Section 6211, and
counted toward sign area for the wall sign.
"No tresspassing," "no parking," and similar warning
signs not exceeding four (4) square feet.
Signs on public transportation vehicles regulated by a
political subdivision, including but not limited to
buses and taxicabs.
Signs on licensed commercial vehicles, provided such
vehicles are not used or intended for use as portable
signs or as may be prohibited in Section 6209b.
A change of copy conforming to an approved Comprehensive
Sign Program. All other changes of copy shall comply
with Section 6205.
Incidental signs for automobile repair stores, gasoline
service stations, automobile dealers with service
repairs, motels and hotels, showing notices of services
provided or required by law, trade affiliations, credit
cards accepted, and the like, attached to a freestanding
sign, structure or building; provided that all of the
following conditions exist:
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(a) The signs number no more than four (4).
(b) No such sign projects beyond any property
line.
(c) No such sign shall exceed an area per face
of four (4) square feet.
26. Copy applied to fuel pumps or dispensers by the
27.
manufacturer such as fuel identification,
station logo, and other signs required by law.
Agricultural signs, either wall or freestanding
types, nonilluminated, and not exceeding four (4)
square feet for lots two (2) acres or less and
sixteen (16) square feet for lots greater than
two (2) acres, identifying only the agricultural
products grown on the premises. The number of
such signs shall be one (1) per street frontage
or a maximum of two (2), with wall signs to be
located below the roofline and freestanding signs
to be no higher then eight (8) feet.
Prohibited Signs: Ail signs not expressly permitted
are prohibited in all zones, including but not limited
to the following:
Roof signs.
Flashing signs (except time and temperature
signs).
Animated signs (conveying the illusion of
motion).
Revolving or rotating signs.
Vehicle signs (when parked or stored on property
to identify a business or advertise a product).
Portable signs (except where permitted in this
chapter).
Off-site signs (except temporary subdivision
chapter).
Signs within the public right-of-way (except
those required by a governmental agency). No
sign shall be so placed, erected or constructed
on a utility pole, traffic device, traffic sign,
warning sign, or so as to impede access to any
public improvement, or to obstruct the vision of
any such signs except as may be permitted in
Section 6209a4 of this chapter.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
Signs located on public property except as may
be permitted by in Section 6209a4 of this
chapter or those required by a governmental
agency.
Signs within the public right-of-way prohibited
by the Streets and Highways Code (Sec. 101
et.seq, and Sec. 1460 et. seq.), the Vehicle
Code (Sec. 21400 et. seq.) and the Public
Utilities Code (Sec. 7538 et. seq.).
Signs blocking doors or fire escapes.
Outside light bulb strings and exposed neon
tubing outside of the building (except for
temporary uses such as Christmas tree lots,
carnivals, and other similar events with prior
approval of the City).
Banners, flags, pennants and balloons (except for
special events as provided for in this chapter in
Section 6211a3 and Section 6209a16).
14. Inflatible advertising devices of a temporary
nature, including hot air balloons (except for
special events as provided for in this Chapter
in Section 6211a3).
15. Advertising structures (except as otherwise
permitted in this chapter).
16. Statuary (statues or sculptures) advertising
products or logos of the business that are
located outside of the structure that houses the
business.
17. The use of decals, stick-on or transfer letters,
or tape on the walls or parapets of buildings,
fences, walls or other structures, not suitable
18. Readerboard/changeable copy signs, either
electric or nonelectric except as permitted in
this chapter.
19. Signs which purport to be or are an imitation of
or resemble official traffic warning devices or
signs, that by color, location or lighting may
confuse or disorient vehicular or pedestrian
traffic. This does not include traffic or
directional signs installed on private property
to control on-site traffic.
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Signs Relating to Inoperative Activities: Signs
pertaining to activities or businesses which are no
longer in operation, except for temporary closures for
repairs, alteration, or similar situations, shall be
removed from the premises or the sign copy shall be
removed within thirty (30) days after the premises has
been vacated including copy from the business
directory. Any such sign not removed within the
specified time shall constitute a nuisance and shall
be subject to removal under the provisions of this
chapter and Ordinance 57.
d. Enforcement, Legal Procedures, and Penalties:
Enforcement, legal procedures and penalties shall be
in accordance with the enforcement procedures
established by the local ordinance. Unauthorized
illegal signs may be abated by the City in accordance
with Ordinance 57 and/or 69. If said sign is stored
by the City the owner may recover said sign from the
City upon payment to the City of any storage and/or
removal charge incurred by the City. The minimum
charge shall be no less than three ($3) dollars per
sign. All signs removed by the City may be destroyed
thirty (30) calendar days following removal. If any
sign, in the opinion of the Director of Planning
Services, is an immediate threat to the public health
and safety, said sign shall be immediately and
summarily removed with the cost of said removal
charged to the property owner in accordance with local
ordinances.
e. Construction and Maintenance:
Construction: Every sign and all parts,
portions, and materials shall be manufactured,
assembled, and erected in compliance with all
applicable State, Federal, and City regulations
and the Uniform Building Code.
Maintenance: Every sign and all parts, portions,
and materials shall be maintained and kept in
proper repair. The display surface of all signs
shall be kept clean, neatly painted and free from
rust and corrosion. Any cracked, or broken
surfaces, and malfunctioning or damaged portions
of a sign shall be repaired or replaced within
thirty (30) calendar days following notification
of the business by the City. Noncompliance with
such a request will constitute a nuisance and
will be abated in accordance with Ordinance
57 and/or 69. Any maintenance, except a change
of copy, which does not involve structural
changes is permitted.
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6211
SIGN REGULATIONS
Sign permits may be issued for signs included under this
section provided the signs are in compliance with all other
applicable laws and ordinances.
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Signs permitted in all Zoning Districts: The following
signs may be permitted in any zoning district. These
signs are in addition to those signs expressly
permitted in each zoning district and are subject to
the provisions listed:
Convenience Signs: On-site signs no greater than
six (6) square feet necessary for public
convenience or safety may be approved by the
Director of Planning Services or his designee.
Signs containing information such as "entrance,"
"exit," or directional arrows shall be designed
to be viewed from on-site or from an area
adjacent to the site by pedestrians or motorists
signs that convey advertising or products shall
not be considered a convenience sign.
2. Comprehensive Sign Program for Conmlercial and
Industrial Zones: A Comprehensive Sign
Program shall be developed for all co~m~ercial
and industrial centers consisting of four (4) or
more tenant spaces. The purpose of the program
shall be to integrate signs with building and
landscaping design into a unified architectural
unit. This shall be achieved by:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(e)
Using the same background color on all
signs;
Using not more than three (3) different
colors for sign lettering.
Using the same type of cabinet supports,
or method of mounting for signs of the
same type, or by using the same type of
construction material for components,
such as sign copy, cabinets and
supports, or by using dissimilar signing
determined compatible by the Director of
Planning Services.
Using the same form of illumination for
all signs, or by using varied forms of
illumination determined compatible by the
Director of Planning Services.
Allowing the use of different colors for
logos.
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Special Event Signs: Special event signs may be
approved for a limited period of time as a means
of publicizing special events such as grand
opening, new management, inventory sales,
Christmas tree lots, parades, rodeos, and fairs
that are to take place within the City. To apply
for approval of special event signs, the applicant
shall submit a letter to the Director of Planning
Services which describes the proposed sign by
means of a sketch and the display dates. The
Director of Planning Services shall review the
request within fifteen (15) working days after
receipt and shall make a determination to approve,
approve with modification or deny the request.
(a) Community Special Events such as Pow Wow
Days, the rodeo and country fair may be
permitted the following signage:
(1) No more than eight (8) off-site signs up
to thirty-two (32) square feet and eight
(8) feet in height to publicize the event
indicated above.
(2) Temporary advertising signing consistent
with the requirements setforth in Section
6209a2.
(b) Commercial Special Events such as grand
openings, christmas tree lots, painted
seasonal holiday window displays, and notice
of new management may be permitted the
following signage:
(1)
No more than one (1), thirty-two (32)
square foot or smaller, eight (8) feet
in height on-site freestanding special
event signs.
(2)
Ail other on-site special event signs
can be either wall and window signs,
flags, banners and pennants.
Inflatable advertising devices of a
temporary nature may be permitted. In
no case shall any signage, flag,
pennant, inflatable device, or banner
be placed above the roofline.
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4. On-Site Subdivision Signs:
(a)
One (1) temporary on-site subdivision sign
not to exceed 64 square feet total for two
(2) sides or 32 square feet for one (1) side
and a total overall height of twelve (12)
feet may be permitted on each Circulation
Element street frontage of the property
being subdivided not to exceed two (2) such
signs for all phases of any subdivision;
otherwise a maximum of one (1) sign is
permitted.
(b)
Such sign shall be for the identification of
a subdivision, price information and the
developers name, address, and telephone
number.
(c)
Such signs shall be removed within ten (10)
calendar days from the date of the final
sale of the land and/or residences or within
twenty- four (24) months, whichever comes
first. Extensions of twelve (12) months may
be approved by the Director of Planning
Services.
(d) Signs shall be maintained in good repair at
all times.
(e)
A cash deposit of three hundred ($300)
dollars per sign shall be deposited with the
sign application to ensure compliance with
the chapter and removal of such sign. Said
deposit shall be refunded to the applicant
upon sign removal by the applicant. If the
City is forced to remove any signs, then the
cost of removal shall be deducted from the
deposit.
5. Off-Site Subdivision Directional Sign:
(a) A maximum of eight (8) signs may be used to
lead customers to the site.
(b)
Signs shall be no larger than sixty (60)
inches by twelve (12) inches and shall
be grouped on a single, double or four
sided sign kiosk as shown in Exhibit "A."
Such structure shall contain no more than
seven (7) tract identifications and a City
identification top piece.
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(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
A sign kiosk shall be located not less than
three hundred (300) feet from an existing
approved sign site. Further, each sign may
only contain the name of the subdivision,
developer or development logo and a
directional arrow as shown on Exhibit "B."
The placement of each sign structure and its
copy shall be reviewed and approved by the
Director of Planning Services prior to
installation.
Ail kiosks that are to be placed on private
property shall be with prior written consent
of the property owner, to allow the City, in
the event of noncompliance, to enter said
property and remove the sign. A copy of said
consent shall be filed with the Department
of Planning Services prior to the acceptance
of a sign permit application.
A kiosk location plan shall be prepared
showing the site of each kiosk and shall be
submitted to and approved by the Department
of Planning Services prior to the acceptance
of a sign permit application.
Any sign approved for a particular
subdivision within the City shall not be
.changed to another subdivision without prior
approval of the Director of Planning
Services.
There shall be no additions, tag signs,
streamers, devices, display boards, or
appurtenances added to the sign as
originally approved. Further, no other
directional signing may be used such as
posters, portable signs, vehicle signs,
trailer signs or temporary subdivision
(bootleg) signs.
Ail off-site subdivision signs not
conforming to this chapter shall be deemed a
public nuisance and removed prior to the
program.
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(j)
(k)
A three hundred ($300) dollar cash deposit
shall be placed with the City to ensure
compliance with this chapter. Any sign
placed contrary to the provisions of this
chapter may be removed by the City and the
cost of removal shall be deducted from said
deposit. Additional costs incurred by the
City resulting from the removal of illegal
signs shall be charged to the developer.
Said sign shall be allowed until the units
within the subdivision are sold out, or for
a period of twenty-four (24) months,
whichever comes first. Extensions of
twelve (12) months may be approved by the
Director of Planning Services.
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SIGNS PERMITTED IN T~E SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES. The following Performance Standards shall be met in all cases:
CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM t~l'H~K
TYPE Nt~ER STANDARDS
I.
Institutional
Signs for private
schools, churches
and other similar
2. Neighborhood
Identification
3. School
Identification
Wall
Free-
standing
.Wall
Free-
standing
Wall
Free-
standing
One (1) per
street frontage
with a maximum
of two (2)
One (1) per
development
entrance, maximum
of two (2)
One (1) per street
frontage with a
maximum of two (2)
MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
SIGN AREA ~E IG~P~
20 square feet Below roofline
24 square feet
for identification
36 square feet
with changeable
copy
36 square feet
20 square feet
feet from finished
fade
6 feet for well sign
4 feet for free-
standing sign
Below roofline
50 square feet 20 feet from finished
grade
a. Name and address of
institution only.
b. Can incorporate electri
or nonelectric
changeable copy for
events and time of
events.
a. Copy shall be limited
to the name and
address of development
a. Name and address of
school
b. To be looated no close:
than 5 feet to the
property line
c. To identify the school
and to display
activities and special
events with electric o:
nonelectric changeable
c. SIGNS PERMITTED IN ~ MULTI-FAMILY AND MOBILE EOME PARK ZONES. The following Performance Standards shall be met in all
cases:
1. Multi-Family
2. Mobile Home
Park
CLASS SIGN MAXIMU~ MAXIM~{ MAXIMUM ~l'~
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA }{EIGE~ STANDARDS
Wall a.
Free-
standing
Wall
Free-
standing
One (1) per
street frontage
with a ~kaximum
of two (2) per
development.
One (1) per
development
entrance~ with a
maximum of two (2)
12 square feet
for 12 units or
less.
24 square feet
for more than
12 units.
36 square feet
A wall sign shall
not project above
the roofline and
in no case shall
exceed 20 feet.
A freestanding sign
shall not exceed 8
feet in height
6 feet
4 feet
bo
co
Signs shall be in
harmony with the scal
and design of the
development.
Freestanding signs
shall be placed no
closer than 5' to the
property line.
Street address shall
incorporated into the
face or structure of
the sign.
a. Copy shall be limited
to name and address c
development.
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d. SIGNS PERMI'rr~9 IN T~E CO~WERCIAL ZONES. The following Performance Standards shall be met in all cases:
CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT STANDARDS
1. Businesses Wall One per street 15% of the build- Not to project above a. Wall signs are limi
(not within frontage and/or ing face not to the roofline and in to identification o
centers) main parking lot, exceed 150 square no case higher business, use, serv
a maximum of three feet per face than 20 feet and/or identifying
(3) per business, b. A combination of fr
....................................... standing and wall s
Free- One per street 40 square feet 15 feet or the may be used, howeve
standing frontage, with a roofline whichever only a maximum of 3
maximum of two (2) :is less. signs may be used.
per business, c. Wall signs and free
standing signs shal
be architectually
designed to be comp
able with the devel
merit.
d. Freestanding signs
shall be placed on
on the subject
property and shall
overhang into priva
or public property.
e. Street addresses sh
be incorporated int
the face or struotu
of the freestanding
sign.
2. Centers and Wall One per business 15% of the build- Not to project above a. Wall signs are lim]
businesses within frontage and/or ing face, not to the roofline and in to identification
centers (A center main parking lot, exceed 150 square no case higher than business, use, ser~
is a development a maximum of three feet. 20 feet. provided and/or
in which (3) for any one identifying logo.
businesses and business b. One freestanding si
structures are shall contain the
designed as an ................................... name of the center
architecturally One per street 65 square feet 15 feet or the the predominant fe~
integrated and Free- frontage, not to roofline whichever of the sign and/or
interrelated standing exceed three (3) is less. identification of
development, per center, businesses. If one
Such design is business name is u~
independent of in a theme name,
the number of one additional
structures, business may be
lots, or parcels identified. If tv
~king up the business names are
center), used in the theme
name, no further
businesses will be
identified. Other
standing signs may
contain a maximum
two business names
c. All shopping centel
shall develop a
comprehensive sign
program for all
tenants and uses.
d. Street addresses si
be incorporated in
the face or struct,
of the freestandin,
e. A maximum of three
freestanding signs
may be located on ~
street frontage.
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SIGNS PERMITTED IN T~E CO~ERCIAL ZONES (CONTINUED).
CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM OTHER
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA NEIGNT STANDARDS
Business Offices Wall TWO (2) per 15% of the face Not to project above a. Freestanding signs
(multiple building of the structure the roof nor be shall be limited to
professional where sign is to higher than 20 feet identifying the name
tenants or be placed not to of the professional
office uses) exceed 150 sq. ft. complex.
b. Directory signs shal
....................................... be placed on the wal
Free- One per street 40 square feet 15 feet or the at main entrances or
standing frontage with a roofline whichever be freestanding and
maximum of two (2) is less. shall be limited to
listing the tenants
........................................ name and suite numbe
Directory Three (3) per 12 square feet 8 feet c. All office projects
(wall or building with multiple tenant
Free- or uses shall develo
standing) a comprehensive sign
program.
d. Street addresses sba
be incorporated into
the face or structur
of the freestanding
sign.
~. Service Free- One (1) per 40 square feet 15 feet or the a. Special service sign
Station standing street frontage, roofline whichever shall be limited to
not to exceed a is less. such items as self-
total of two (2) service, full-serve,
per station, air, water~ cashier
and shall be non-
........,............................... illuminated.
Price One (1) per street 16 sq. ft. for 15 feet or the
Sign frontage, not to price sign roofline whichever
(Free- exceed a total of is less.
standing) two (2) per
station.
Special Three (3) for 4 square feet If mounted on a
Service each pump wall or pole of
Signs island, the canopy it shall
(Wall or be no higher than 8
Free- feet. Freestanding
Standing) signs shall not exceed
Signs 3 feet in height
5. Motion picture Wall One (1) per 15% of the Not to project a. Wall signs may inclu(
or playhouse street front- building face, above the electric or nonelectl
theater signs age and/or not to exceed roofline and in no readerboard or
main parking 150 square feet. case higher than changeable copy
lot, not to 20 feet. signs.
exceed two (2). b. Current and coming
attraction signs
shall be attached
to a wall within a
locking, shatter-
proof glass case.
Current , FOUr (4) 8 square feet 8 feet
coming each.
attractioe
(wall)
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SIGNS PE~MI'rr~D IN T~E INDUSTRIAL ZONES. The following Performance Standards shall be met in all cases:
CLASS
Businesses
(single tenant,
single parcel)
SIGN
TYPE
Wall
MAXIMUM
NDJ~BER
One (1) per street
frontage and/or
main parking lot,
not to exceed two
(2) per business.
F~%XIMUM
SIGN ARF2%
15% of the build-
ing face, not to
exceed 150 sguare
feet.
MAXIMUM
~EIGHT
Not to project above
the roofline and in
no case higher than
20 feet.
(multiple
tenants or
uses)
40 square feet
One (1) per
street frontage
not to exceed two
(2) per business.
Free-
standing
15 feet or the
roofline whichever
is less.
Wall One (1) per 15% of the build- Not to project above
street Or parking lng face not to the roofline and in
area frontage not exceed 150 square no case higher
to exceed two (2) feet. than 20 feet.
per business.
Business One (1) per 36 square feet. 8 feet
Directory street frontage
(Free- or parking area
standing) not to exceed
two (2) per
development.
Free- One (~) per 65 square feet. 15 feet or the
standing roofline whichever
is less.
street frontage
not to exceed
two (2) per
development
OT~ER
STANDARDS
a. Wall signs shall be
limited to
identification of
business, use, serv
provided and/or
identifying logo.
b. A co~ination of wa
and freestanding si
may be used; howeve
these shall not
exceed three (3) De
business.
c. Street addresses sh
be incorporated
the face or structu
of the freestanding
sign.
a. Wall signs shall
identify the indivi
ual business, use,
service provided an
or identifying log¢
and be located at t
main pedestrian en-
trance or parking a
b. %~ne business direct
freestanding sign
shall list only the
address and names r
the on-site activit
c. The business direct
freestanding sign
shall be located
either adjacent to
parking area or th~
main entrance to tk
development.
d. A freestanding
sign may be permitt
in lieu of the
directory siqn to
identify the
develoPment.
e. All industrial
projects with multi
tenants or uses sba
develop a compre-
hensive sign progr~
f. Street addresses s~
be incorporated iht
the face or struct~
of the freestandin~
sign.
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6213
DESIGN STANDARDS
Each sign shall be so designed with the intent and purpose
to complement the architectural style of the main building
or buildings or type of business upon the site, and to the
extent possible, signs located on commercial sites but in a
predominantly residential area, shall take into
consideration compatibility with the residential area.
Relationship to Buildings: Signs located upon a lot
with only one main building housing the use which the
sign identifies, shall be designed to be compatible
with the predominant visual elements of the building,
such as construction materials, color, or other design
detail. Each sign located upon a lot with more than
one main building, such as a shopping center or other
commercial or industrial area developed in accordance
with a common development plan, shall be designed to
be compatible with predominant visual design elements
common or similar to all such buildings or the
buildings occupied by the "main tenants" or principal
uses. The Planning Services Director may condition
his recommendation or approval of a sign to require
such visual elements to be incorporated into the
design of the sign where such element(s) is necessary
to achieve a significant visual relationship between
the sign and building or buildings.
Relationship to other signs: Where there is more than
one (1) freestanding sign located upon a lot, all such
signs shall have designs which are complementary to
each other by either similar treatment or
incorporation of one (1) or more of the following six
(6) design elements:
Type of construction materials (such as cabinet,
sign copy, supports);
2. Letter style of sign copy;
Type or method used for supports, uprights or
structure on which sign is supported;
5. Sign cabinet or other configuration of sign area;
and
6. Shape of entire sign and its several components.
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C. Landscaping: Each freestanding sign shall be located
'in a planted landscaped area which is of a shape,
design and size (equal to at least the maximum
allowable sign area) that will provide a compatible
setting and ground definition to the sign. The
planted landscaped area shall be maintained in a neat,
healthy, and thriving condition.
d. Illumination and Motion: Signs shall be nonmoving
stationary structures (in all components) and
illumination, if any, shall be maintained by
artificial light which is stationary and constant in
intensity and color at all times (nonflashing).
e. Sign Copy: The name of the business, use, service
and/or identifying logo shall be the dominant message
on the sign. The use of advertising information such
as lists of products (more than one product), are
prohibited.
f. Relationship to Streets: Signs shall be designed so
as not to obstruct any pedestrian, bicyclist, or
driver's view of right-of-way.
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62]5 NONCONFORMING SIGNS
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Intent: It is the intent of this section to
recognize that the eventual elimination of existing
signs that are not in conformity with the provisions
of this chapter is as important as is the prohibition
of new signs that would violate these regulations.
b. General Requirements:
nonconforming sign may not be:
(a)
Changed to another nonconforming sign
(changes of copy including legal
nonconforming billboards shall comply with
the requirements of Section 6205).
(b) Structurally altered to extend its useful
life.
(c) Expanded, moved or relocated.
Re-established after a business, not
within a center, or a business within a
center without an approved comprehensive
sign program, is discontinued.
(e)
Re-established after damage or destruction
of more than fifty (50%) percent of the
sign value as determined by the Director of
Planning Services.
A new sign may be approved for a site,
structure, building or use that contains
nonconforming signs if it meets one (1) or more
of the following criteria:
(a) It is part of an approved comprehensive
sign program; or
(b) It lessens the nonconformity.
Ce
Amortization Requirements: Every sign or advertising
structure which does not comply with the provisions of
this chapter, shall be amortized in accordance with
this section. Time periods for amortization of
nonconforming signs shall begin from the effective
date of the chapter. Any sign which becomes
nonconforming either by reason of amendment to this
chapter or by annexation to the City, shall also be
subject to the provisions of this chapter. The period
of time within which such sign must be abated shall
commence upon the effective date of such amendment or
annexation.
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Any sign not complying with the provisions of this
chapter at the end of the amortization period shall be
deemed a public nuisance and abated in accordance with
Ordinance 57 and/or Ordinance 69.
1. Signs to be Brought into Conformance Within
Ninety (90) Days. The following signs shall be
removed or otherwise brought into conformance
within ninety (90) days from the effective date
of this chapter.
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Illegal signs - Any sign erected without a
permit and/or erected in contravention to
regulations in existence at the time of its
erection or placement, or without a valid
sign and/or building permit.
Temporary signs or temporary on-site devices
attached to signs or used in conjunction
with the promotion of any product, service
or use, such as flags, banners, bunting,
inflatable devices, pennants, streamers, and
spinners.
c. Portable signs.
d. Rotating signs.
e. Flashing signs.
Legal Nonconforming Wall Signs. Any permanent
wall sign which was properly erected pursuant to
regulations in existence at the time of its
erection or placement, and with a valid sign
and/or building permit, but which does not meet
the requirements of this chapter, shall be
allowed to remain in existence, notwithstanding
their nonconforming character, for the useful
life of the sign, providing that such signs and
sign structures remain in full compliance with
section 6209e2 of this chapter. Such signs must
be brought into conformance if major exterior
building modification occurs as determined by the
Director of Planning Services.
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3. Legal Nonconforming Freestanding Signs. Anv
permanent freestanding sign, measuring sixty-
five (65) square feet or less and twenty-five
(25) feet or less in height, which was properly
erected pursuant to the regualtions in existence
at the time of its erection or placement, and
with a valid sign permit, and/or building
permit, shall be allowed to remain for the
useful life of the sign, providing that such
sign structures remain in full compliance with
Section 6209e2 and Section 6215a and b of this
chapter. Such signs must be brought into
conformance if a building permit or permits are
subseguently issued on the site for major
exterior modifications unless such conformance
is waived by the Director of Planning Services.
4. Ail Other Legal Nonconforming Signs. Any other
type of sign which was properly erected pursuant
to the regulations in existence at the time of
its erection or placement, and with a valid sign
and/or building permit, but which does not meet
the requirements of this chapter, shall be
removed or otherwise brought into conformance
within eight (8) years of the effective date of
this chapter, providing that such sign
structures remain in full compliance with
Section 6209e2 and Section 6215a and b of this
chapter. Such signs must be brought into
conformance if a building permit or permits are
subsequently issued on the site for major
exterior modifications unless such conformance
is waived by the Dlirector of Planning Services.
Historical Signs: Signs which have historical
significance to the community but do not conform to
the provisions of this chapter, may be issued a
permit to remain provided that the City Council
makes the following findings:
The sign has historical significance for the
community.
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The sign does not create nor cause a traffic
hazard.
The sign does not create a visual nuisance to
the character of the community.
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4. The sign is properly maintained and structurally
sound.
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The sign does not adversely affect adjacent
properties.
CONTINUED FORCE AND EFFECT
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase,
or portion of this chapter is for any reason held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of proper
jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate,
distinct and independent provision and such holdings
shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions hereof.
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