[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Hayward 12-11-2006 by Ord. No.
467. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any object which is intended to advertise, identify or attract
attention to a business, organization, products, service, place or
activity. This may include, but is not limited to, banners, logos,
pictorial representation, business-oriented flags and awning signs.
A.
A permit is required prior to the display of any sign, except government
signs, temporary signs, vending machine signs (i.e., fuel pump, ice,
newspaper machines), inflatable signs, interior signs or painted window
signs.
B.
The permit shall be issued on a one-time basis for each sign to be
erected at an approved location.
C.
All off-premises signs shall require a letter of permission from
the property owner.
D.
Signs which are not erected within six months after the granting
of the permit shall require a new permit and payment of the appropriate
fee.
E.
In the event a business closes, moves or otherwise ceases to exist,
the applicable signs must be removed or relocated within two weeks.
In the event the sign is not removed or relocated after notification,
City of Hayward Department of Public Works personnel shall remove
the sign at the owner's expense.
F.
Any new business/organization may use an existing nonconforming sign
in the exact same location, provided the sign is not enlarged in any
way.
G.
All signs must be maintained in a safe, presentable and good structural
condition.
H.
Maintenance or change in copy of a sign will not require a new permit
unless the size of the sign would change.
I.
Signs shall not include streamers, pennants, flashing lights, moving
parts or make noise.
J.
No sign shall imitate official traffic signs or signals.
K.
Signs shall not be attached to any utility poles or trees located
within any street, road or highway right-of-way.
L.
The City of Hayward Public Works Director or authorized City of Hayward
Department of Public Works personnel shall, at its sole discretion,
notify the owner of any sign, flag or banner which is in poor condition
to be removed or replaced.
M.
Any signs which exist at the time of passage of this chapter shall
be allowed to remain as long as the size of the sign does not change.
A.
On-premises signs. A sign which advertises a business, product or
service offered on the premises the sign is located.
(1)
Canopy signs. A sign that hangs below the building canopy and above
the City sidewalk. No more than one canopy sign is allowed per business.
The maximum size allowed is one foot by four feet. There shall be
a minimum of 10 feet of clearance between the sign and sidewalk. Signs
attached to existing canopies with a clearance less than 10 feet above
the sidewalk may be allowed on a case-by-case basis upon receiving
approval from the License, Permits & Ordinance Committee. The
business owner shall submit a copy of certificate of insurance naming
the City of Hayward as an additional-named insured for the sign.
(2)
Electronic signs. Any illuminated sign with an automatic changing
message board. Approval of these signs shall be granted on a case-by-case
basis after review by the License, Permits & Ordinance Committee.
(3)
Freestanding signs.
(a)
A ground sign that is permanently secured to a post or foundation
that is not attached to a building. There shall be no more than one
freestanding sign per parcel. When there is more than one business
located on a parcel, the owner of the parcel shall determine how to
assign the square footage for each business. The maximum allowable
height of any free-standing sign shall be 20 feet. The sign must be
placed at least 10 feet from any fire hydrant, street, road or highway
right-of-way line.
(4)
Home occupation signs. A sign for a business located in a residential
district. There shall be no more than one nonilluminated sign per
parcel. The maximum size shall be 12 square feet.
(5)
Information/directional signs. Information/directional signs are
to direct traffic (i.e., parking, entrance, exit, loading zone). The
maximum size allowed is six square feet. The maximum height allowed
shall be six feet.
(6)
Mobile/portable signs. Signs which are not permanently attached to
the ground or building and are designed to be moved easily, such as
mounted trailers, wheels or a vehicle, are not allowed.
(7)
Sandwich board signs. No more than one hinged A-frame portable sign
is allowed per parcel. The maximum size allowed is six square feet
per side. The construction of the sign must provide sufficient weight
so the sign will withstand wind gusts. The sign shall be displayed
only during business hours. No attachment shall be allowed on the
sign. For businesses located on property with only a sidewalk between
the building and the street, the sign must be placed within two feet
from the building. For businesses with land between the building and
the sidewalk, the sign must be placed on the land between the building
and the sidewalk. For businesses without sidewalks, the sign must
be placed at least 10 feet from any street, road or highway right-of-way
line.
(8)
Temporary signs.
(a)
Any advertising display that is not permanently attached to
a structure or the ground which is intended to be displayed for a
limited period of time. Temporary signs may not be placed within any
street, road or highway right-of-way line or state or county highway
right-of-way. Temporary signs must be removed immediately after the
event which it advertises.
(b)
AUCTION SIGNS
COMMUNITY EVENTS SIGNS
CONSTRUCTION SIGNS
BANNER SIGNS
GARAGE SALE SIGNS
INFLATABLE SIGNS
POLITICAL SIGNS
POSTER PANEL SIGNS
PROMOTIONAL SIGNS
REAL ESTATE SIGNS
Definitions of temporary signs. As used in this chapter, the
following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
A temporary sign for the public sale where merchandise and/or
property are sold.
A temporary sign promoting community celebration events.
Approval from the Common Council is required for banners placed over
any City right-of-way.
A temporary sign identifying the architect, contractor, subcontractor,
material supplier or financial institution. The sign may be displayed
no more than five days prior to the beginning of construction and
must be removed no later than 30 days after the project is complete.
A temporary sign made of fabric or nonrigid material with
no enclosed framework. No more than two banners may be displayed at
any one time for an unlimited amount of time only if in good condition.
The condition of the banner shall be determined at the sole discretion
of the City of Hayward Department of Public Works personnel. All banners
must be professionally made and securely fastened to minimize swinging
and sagging.
A temporary sign for the sale of private merchandise located
in a residential district. Signs must be store-bought and include
the address of the sale.
A large helium or hot-air balloon constructed so as to resemble
a figure or object when inflated. No more than one per parcel is allowed
for a maximum of seven days per month.
A temporary sign which supports the candidacy of any candidate
for political office or urges action on any other matter.
A temporary sign displaying changeable advertising supported
by up rights, braces or attached to a building.
A temporary sign which is tacked in the ground, posted, driven
or otherwise affixed. No more than three signs may be placed in the
ground on a parcel at one time. The signs can only be displayed during
business hours.
A temporary sign pertaining to the sale, rental or lease
of a building or land.
(9)
Roof signs. A sign which is placed on, against or above a roof. This
includes signs affixed flat-sided on the face of an existing canopy
or a second-story deck located on Main Street. No more than one sign
is allowed per business. The maximum size limit allowed is 32 square
feet. The sign may not extend over the height of the canopy railing
or no more than six feet above the roof line of the building.
(10)
Wall signs. A sign that is painted on or affixed flat-sided
or hanging perpendicular to the outside of a building. There shall
be no size limit or maximum number of signs placed on a wall; however,
projecting signs may not extend more than four feet from the building.
Any signs placed over the City right-of-way shall have a minimum of
a ten-foot clearance from the sidewalk, and the owner must submit
a copy of insurance naming the City of Hayward as an additional named
insured.
B.
Off-premises signs. A sign which advertises a business, product or
service not on the premises where the sign is erected.
(1)
Billboards. A sign in excess of 150 square feet. All existing billboards
shall obtain a permit. No new billboards shall be allowed in the City
of Hayward.
(2)
Directional arrow signs. A ground sign which provides direction to
a business location not on the property which the business is located.
The business which the directional arrow is directing must be located
away from main arteries and within 1/2 mile of the intersection where
the sign is placed. A letter from the property owner granting permission
to erect the sign must be submitted with the permit application. No
more than five directional arrow signs may be placed on one common
support post and no more than one support post may be placed at any
intersection. The maximum allowable height shall be four feet. All
directional arrow signs shall be seven inches by three feet with green
background and white lettering.
(3)
Freestanding signs. A ground sign that is permanently secured to
a post or foundation that is not attached to a building. Off-premises
signs are only allowed on property which is owned by the owner of
the business which it advertises. In the event the off-premises property
is sold, the sign must be removed in the event the business and off-premises
are not held by common ownership. The maximum allowable size shall
be 50 square feet. The maximum allowable height shall be 20 feet.
The sign must be placed at least 10 feet from any fire hydrant, street,
road or highway right-of-way line.
(4)
Sandwich board signs. A hinged A-frame portable sign. No more than
one sign shall be allowed per parcel. This off-premise sign is allowed
only if the business advertised does not have any street frontage.
All other applicable rules for sandwich board signs shall apply.
(5)
Temporary signs. All rules as stated in Subsection A(8) of this section shall apply, except there shall be no banners, inflatable, poster panel or promotional signs.
(6)
Wall signs. A sign that is painted on or affixed flat-sided or hanging
perpendicular to the outside wall of a building. No more than one
sign is allowed per business at each off-premises site. The maximum
size allowed is 12 square feet. Any signs placed over City right-of-way
must have a ten-foot clearance from the sidewalk, and the owner must
submit a copy of a certificate of insurance naming the City of Hayward
as an additional named insured. The owner of the off-premises businesses
must submit a letter from the property owner granting permission to
erect the sign.
(7)
Not-for-profit organization signs. Not-for-profit organizations shall
be allowed to place approved, off-premises signs on property owned
by those, other than the not-for-profit organization, within the corporate
limits of the City of Hayward on a case-by-case basis. Said approval
shall be granted by the full Common Council, upon recommendation from
the License, Permits & Ordinance Committee. Said approval shall
be memorialized by a resolution adopted by a majority vote of the
Common Council of the City of Hayward at the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the full Common Council.
[Added 8-18-2008 by Ord. No. 484]
