For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section.
means a sign related to a former business located on property
which remains unoccupied for a period of one hundred twenty days or
more, or any sign which was erected for an occupant or business unrelated
to the present occupant or business, and any sign which pertains to
a time, event or purpose which no longer exists.
means the total surface area of a sign within a continuous
perimeter containing words, letters, figures, and symbols, together
with any frame, material or color forming an integral part of the
display.
means a sign permanently affixed to a wall, parapet, fascia
or mansard of a building in such a manner that its face is parallel
to the wall, parapet, fascia or mansard.
means a detached sign promoting an interest other than that
of a business, individual or product available on the premises upon
which such sign is located.
means the length of that side of a building which is most
nearly parallel and closest to the adjacent street of highest classification
as portrayed on the current master plan. If all adjacent streets are
of the same classification, the side of the building with the smallest
lineal dimension containing a main entrance shall be considered the
building frontage.
means a sign standing upon the ground which is without any
form of support other than its own structural members.
means an on-premises sign designed to guide traffic, i.e.,
"Exit," "Entrance," "One-way," "Handicapped," etc.
means a sign erected for the purpose of informing the viewer
of the approximate route, direction or location of a given tract of
real property in the city, including other promotional matter.
means the area made available by the sign structure for the
purpose of displaying the identifying message.
means a sign with two faces only, with each face oriented
approximately one hundred eighty degrees from the other.
means the vertical distance between the highest point of
the sign structure and the top of the street curb nearest the sign
structure or, if there is no curb along the street frontage of the
property where the sign is located, the paved portion of the street
nearest the sign structure.
means a sign that portrays through the use of words, letters,
or symbols the type or name of any business conducted on the premises,
or the name of the premises, or any products or service obtainable
on the premises, or all of any combination of the foregoing.
means a sign affixed to the wall of a building and comprised
of individual letters, symbols and figures. Such signs may be lighted
or unlighted.
means any sign located on the inside of any fully enclosed
building which may be seen from the outside of the building only through
windows or the glass portion of doors.
means a sign permanently attached to a building wall in such
a manner that its face is parallel with, and does not project from,
the surface of the wall more than two inches.
means any sign not permanently attached or affixed to any
building or structure and which is capable of being moved.
means all those areas which have been dedicated for the public
use and accepted according to law, or which have been in common and
undisputed use by the public for a period of not less than five years
last preceding, including avenues, highways, lanes, alleys, crossings
or intersections, parkways and sidewalks.
means a sign which identifies community or civic events or
projects or other special activities on a temporary basis.
means a group of five or more commercial uses planned and
designated to function as an integral unit of a single or contiguous
parcels and which utilize common off-street parking and access.
means any device made of any materials, or of any character, for visual communication, capable of being viewed from public areas, for the purpose of identifying or promoting, by one or more messages, the interest of any person, business, group or enterprise, whether or not actually used for such purpose. A sign shall constitute a structure within the provisions of Chapter 19.02 of this code.
means the surface of the sign upon, against, or through which
the message is displayed or illustrated.
is any structure which supports or is capable of supporting
any sign as defined in this chapter. A sign structure may be a single
pole and may or may not be an integral part of the building.
is that which is built or constructed, including an edifice
or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up
or composed of parts jointed together in some definite manner.
means a sign which is intended to be used for a limited period.
means a sign which is mounted flush and affixed securely
to the wall of a building, projecting no more than three inches from
the face of the wall, and not extending horizontally or vertically
beyond the face of the wall.
is a sign painted, posted or affixed on a window or glass
portion of a door or within a building for display through a window
or glass portion of a door or other building opening.
means an off-premises sign designed to direct persons to
property presently occupied by any nonprofit organization formed primarily
or exclusively for any public, charitable, religious or fraternal
purpose.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1415 § 1, 1983; Ord. 1481 §§ 1, 2, 1986)
(a)
Except as expressly permitted by this chapter, or by the requirements
of law or federal or state regulations, all signs are prohibited on
private property.
(b)
Except as expressly permitted by this chapter, or by the requirements
of law or federal or state regulations, all signs are prohibited on
public property.
(c)
All signs and their supporting structures, except interior signs,
shall be constructed of metal, wood or comparable weatherproof material,
shall be so enclosed as to provide against their infestation by birds
and vermin, shall be structurally safe, and shall be maintained in
good condition, and in a manner so as not to constitute a hazard to
public safety or to property.
(d)
Signs attached to a building shall not extend above the top of the
wall, parapet, fascia or mansard to which they are attached. No sign
structure or part thereof shall project from the wall or façade
to which it is attached more than three inches.
(e)
Signs painted directly on buildings pertaining to other than the
identification of the building or business contained therein are prohibited.
(f)
No sign, nor any part thereof, shall be constructed or maintained
to flash, move, or in any way simulate motion, except those signs
which thereby advise the viewing public of time, temperature, or both.
(g)
No illumination permitted herein shall be distracting to traffic
on public rights-of-way, interfere with illuminated traffic signals,
or shine directly onto residential zones. Intensity shall be determined
from specifications as covered in the current county sign code.
(h)
Abandoned signs are prohibited. Upon application and hearing by the
planning commission any sign which would be presumed abandoned may
be found by the planning commission not to have been abandoned where:
(1)
All identification of the premises, the services or goods available
thereon, and the name or names of any and all persons have been removed;
(2)
The sign is in conformity with all other provisions of this chapter;
and
(3)
There is a substantial probability that the sign will be utilized
without substantial changes in, or additions to, the structure thereof
by a business subsequently operating on the premises.
(i)
Portable signs are prohibited.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1370 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1415 § 2, 1983; Ord. 1481 § 3, 1986)
The following signs may be posted on public property:
(1)
Site location signs, provided such signs are posted in accordance
with the following standards:
(A)
The content of such signs shall be limited to the name of the organization
and directions to the property site;
(B)
No sign shall be larger than three square feet;
(C)
No more than two signs shall be posted within the city limits for
any property site;
(D)
No sign shall be posted farther than one thousand feet from the boundary
of the property site;
(E)
The signs shall be posted only on street light standards or street
sign posts and no higher than eight feet above the ground.
(Ord. 1415 § 3, 1983)
The owner of any property upon which a proposed sign is to be
located and to which the provisions of this chapter apply may file
with the city clerk a petition in writing for a permit to have such
property excepted from any of the provisions of this chapter. The
sign variance permit petition shall be accompanied by a filing fee,
as established by resolution of the city council, for the purpose
of defraying costs incidental to the proceedings. The petition shall
be sworn to before any person authorized to administer oaths under
the laws of the state.
(1)
Petition. Every petition shall fully state the facts upon which petitioner
relies for such relief, and such other facts or information as the
planning commission or city council may require. Such petition shall
include a legal description of the property and a list of names and
addresses of all owners of property located within a distance of three
hundred feet from the outer boundaries of the property sought to be
relieved of the provisions of this chapter, as shown by the last assessment
roll of the county. In addition, the petition shall be accompanied
by a map drawn to scale showing dimensions of the property, improvements
located thereon and their specific location, and the location and
dimensions of proposed improvements, if any. The specific location
of the proposed sign shall be identified on such plan. In addition,
each petition shall be accompanied by a sketch of the proposed sign
and its supporting structure, if any, drawn to scale and identifying
its dimensions.
(2)
Hearing Procedure. The petition shall be delivered to the planning
director who, upon receipt, shall examine the petition for conformance
with the requirements of this section, and in the event that such
petition conforms with the requirements of this section, shall set
a time and place for a public hearing thereon before the planning
commission, which hearing shall be set within forty-five days from
the date of filing said petition.
At least ten days prior to the hearing, the planning director
shall cause a notice of such hearing to be published once in a newspaper
of general circulation published in the city and a notice thereof
to be mailed to the owners of all property within a distance of three
hundred feet from the exterior boundaries of the property sought to
be relieved of the provisions of this chapter, as shown by the last
assessment roll of the county. The planning commission shall make
specific written findings as to whether the following facts have been
established:
(A)
That there are special circumstances or conditions applying to the
proposed sign, land, buildings, or use of the land involved in such
petition which do not apply generally to signs, land, buildings, or
uses in the same zone;
(B)
That relief from the provisions of this chapter is necessary for
the enjoyment of substantial property rights; and
(C)
That relief from the provisions of this chapter would not be detrimental
to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare.
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If the planning commission finds all of the above conditions
to exist, it may, by resolution, grant petitioner relief from the
provisions of this chapter. After the commission has acted, pursuant
to this section, to approve or deny a permit for a sign variance,
notice of such action shall be given forthwith by the secretary of
the planning commission to the city clerk; provided, that in no event
shall a failure to give such notice affect the validity of the action
taken by the commission. The action of the planning commission in
denying or approving said sign variance shall be final unless appealed
to the city council.
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(3)
Appeal Procedure. The petitioner, or any other person living or owning
land within three hundred feet of the land affected by a decision
of the planning commission to deny or approve the sign variance, may
appeal such decision. Any such appeal shall be taken by filing a letter
of appeal with the city clerk within fifteen days of the planning
commission decision. Said letter of appeal shall indicate wherein
the planning commission erred, or such other grounds upon which the
appeal is based, and shall be accompanied by a filing fee, as established
by resolution of the city council.
Any two members of the city council, either jointly or separately,
may appeal a decision of the planning commission to deny or approve
a sign variance by notifying the city clerk, by any means, that such
commission action is to be so appealed. There shall be no requirements
for such an appeal by members of the city council other than notifying
the city clerk of such an appeal within the fifteen day appeal period.
(4)
Action by City Council. Upon receipt of an appeal, the city council shall hold a public hearing thereon after giving ten days notice thereof in the manner provided for hearing of the sign variance petition by the planning commission and shall take action either to affirm or to reverse or to modify the decision of the planning commission. The action of the city council shall be final in all respects. Before the city council may take action, pursuant to this subsection, to grant a permit for a sign variance, the city council must find that the three facts set forth in subsection (2) of this section have been established.
(5)
Withdrawal of Petition. A sign variance petition may be withdrawn
at any time before the hearing before the planning commission, and
an appeal from the decision of the planning commission may be withdrawn
at any time before the hearing before the city council by filing a
request in writing with the city clerk. The request for withdrawal
shall be signed by all persons who signed the original petition or
who signed the request for the appeal. If such request is made prior
to publication of the notice of the hearing or the occurrence of any
expense and the person requesting withdrawal of the petition or appeal
files a proper claim, the city shall refund the filing fee.
(6)
Permit Conditions. The petitioner shall have six months from the
date of the planning commission or city council approval of the sign
variance to construct the sign proposed in the petition. If such sign
is not constructed within said six month period, the authority granted
hereunder shall be automatically withdrawn.
In the event the relief granted by the planning commission or
city council to petitioner is conditional, the petitioner shall enter
into an agreement with the city, which shall set forth the conditions
upon which such relief has been granted and the petitioner shall agree
that all such conditions shall be satisfied within the six-month construction
period unless a shorter period is specified in the approval of the
petition.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1576 § 2, 1990)
The following signs are permitted in single-family residential
zones:
(1)
One unlighted detached sign located a minimum of five feet within
the property line, not exceeding six square feet in area and five
feet in height, pertaining only to the sale, lease or rental of the
particular building, property or premises upon which displayed;
(2)
A nameplate, not exceeding two square feet in area, containing the
name, or the address, or both of the occupant of the premises;
(3)
No more than two unlighted, detached directional real estate signs,
identifying a tract of real property in the city which has been divided
into five or more lots, parcels or units which are to be offered for
rent, sale or lease, provided:
(A)
That such signs shall not exceed thirty-two square feet in area and
twelve feet in height, shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from
any property line, and shall be a minimum of fifty feet from any residence
not in the tract,
(B)
That each sign shall be located within the confines of the subdivision
or tract of real property to which it refers,
(D)
That such signs shall be permitted for a period of not more than
one year. Extensions may be granted by the planning commission upon
written request received by the city clerk prior to the end of the
one-year period;
(4)
No more than two unlighted signs, each not exceeding six square feet
in area, may be located on the same lot as a model home, so long as
said home is used to promote the original sale of houses in the tract
in which said model home is located.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980)
The following signs are permitted in multiple-family residential
zones:
(1)
One nameplate designated "Manager" or "Manager's Office" per street
frontage, not to exceed two square feet in area;
(2)
One identifying sign attached to the front of the building, not to
exceed five square feet per dwelling unit, up to a maximum of forty
square feet in area;
(3)
One temporary unlighted sign attached to the front of the building,
not to exceed ten square feet in area, pertaining only to the sale,
lease or rental of only the particular building, property or premises
upon which displayed;
(4)
One temporary unlighted double faced or two unlighted single-faced
detached signs, not to exceed fifty square feet per face and six feet
in height, pertaining only to the sale of five or more new dwelling
units on the premises upon which displayed. Such signs may remain
for a period not to exceed six months after final building inspection.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980)
The following signs are permitted in C-1 zones:
(1)
One wall sign or one individual letters sign attached to the front
wall of the building, not to exceed an aggregate sign area of one
square foot for every lineal foot of building frontage, or the same
aggregate sign area encompassed within one detached sign of the same
architectural style as all other signs on the building, not to exceed
ten feet in height and placed within a maintained lawn or totally
landscaped area of not less than twice the aggregate sign area of
the detached sign;
(2)
One wall sign or one individual letters sign attached to the rear
or side wall of the building when such a wall faces an open space,
not to exceed an aggregate sign area of one square foot for every
lineal foot of the wall on which the sign is attached, or, in the
case of a side wall on a corner lot, the same aggregate sign area
encompassed within one detached sign of the same architectural style
as all other signs on the building, not to exceed ten feet in height
and placed within a maintained lawn or totally landscaped area of
not less than twice the aggregate sign area of the detached sign;
(3)
One directory nameplate at every building entrance, not to exceed
two and one-half square feet in area for every six occupants or fraction
thereof, containing the name, the address, or both of occupants of
the building;
(4)
One temporary unlighted sign, attached to the main building, not
to exceed twenty-four square feet in area, pertaining only to the
sale, lease or rental of the particular building, property or premises
upon which displayed, for a period not to exceed six months, or until
such earlier time as the sale, lease or rental of said building is
accomplished.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1481 § 3, 1986)
The following signs are permitted in commercial zones other
than C-1:
(1)
One wall sign or individual letters sign attached to the front wall
of the building, not to exceed two square feet in aggregate sign area
for every lineal foot of building frontage. No such sign need be less
than forty square feet in aggregate sign area, regardless of the building
frontage.
(2)
One wall sign or one individual letters sign attached to a side or
rear wall of the building when such a wall faces an open space, not
to exceed an aggregate sign area of two square feet for every lineal
foot of the wall on which the sign is attached.
(3)
Buildings located at the intersection of public streets may have
one wall sign or one individual letters sign attached to the wall
of each side of the building facing the public street. Such signs
shall have an aggregate sign area not to exceed two square feet for
every lineal foot of building frontage of the wall on which the sign
is attached. No such sign need be less than forty square feet in area,
regardless of the building frontage.
(4)
If a window is used for permanent identifying signs, the sign area
shall not exceed more than fifty percent of the window and the combination
of all window signs shall not exceed the total sign area allowed by
this section.
(5)
One directory nameplate at every building entrance, not to exceed
two and one-half square feet in area for each six occupants or fraction
thereof, containing the name, the address, or both of occupants of
the building.
(6)
One temporary sign attached to the main building, not to exceed forty
square feet, pertaining only to the sale, lease or rental of the particular
building, property or premises upon which displayed, for a period
not to exceed twelve months, or until such earlier time as the sale,
lease or rental of said building is accomplished.
(7)
Any number of temporary signs may be attached to the inner surface
of windows, provided that not more than twenty-five percent of the
window is obscured.
(8)
Banners. Banners erected for the purpose of announcing the opening
of a new business, a special event, sale or seasonal activity (i.e.,
grand opening, holiday sale) may be permitted by the planning department
based on the following:
(A)
Application for a temporary banner shall be made on forms provided
by the planning department.
(B)
The amount of display days for temporary banner permits shall be
limited as follows:
(i)
A permit to display a banner for up to ninety, but not less than
thirty consecutive days, may be approved for any single business location.
The cumulative total of banner display days pursuant to a single or
multiple banner permits shall not exceed ninety days in a twelve-month
period.
(ii)
For new businesses, the cumulative total of banner display days
pursuant to a single or multiple banner permits shall not exceed one
hundred fifty days in a twelve-month period; a permit, however, will
not be issued for less than thirty or more than ninety consecutive
days; i.e., a permit to display a banner may be issued for thirty
to ninety consecutive days for any single business location, at the
termination of any ninety-day period, there must be a thirty-day break
before an additional banner permit will be issued for the remaining
sixty permissible days in a twelve-month period.
For the purposes of this section, a new business shall be defined
as a business which is not yet opened, is under new ownership, or
has relocated to a new location and will extend for a period of twelve
months from the date the business first obtained a business license;
or for new locations, twelve months from the date the business updated
the finance department with a change in address. A business name change
while under the same ownership, shall not qualify as a new business.
(C)
No more than one banner at a time shall be permitted for any single
business location.
(D)
Banners shall be attached to the face of the building where the business
is located. Banners may not be installed on the roof and may not extend
above the parapet line.
(E)
Banners shall be no larger than forty-five square feet.
(F)
Banners shall be made of non-reflective, non-metallic material.
(G)
Banners shall only be used to announce the opening of a new business,
grand opening event, a seasonal activity, or a special sale.
(H)
This section does not apply to banners hung inside a building.
(9)
Freestanding Signs.
(A)
Shopping centers shall be permitted one or more freestanding signs
per center which identify the shopping center under the following
criteria:
(i)
A shopping center occupying ten or more commercial acres:
(ii)
A shopping center occupying six or more but less than ten commercial
acres:
(iii)
A shopping center occupying three or more but less than six
commercial acres:
(iv)
A shopping center occupying one or more but less than three
commercial acres:
a.
With a single or double street frontage shall be allowed a single
sign not to exceed seventy-five square feet in area and fifteen feet
in height.
(v)
A shopping center occupying more than one-half but less than one
commercial acre:
a.
With a single or double street frontage shall be allowed a single
sign not to exceed sixty square feet in area and fifteen feet in height.
(vi)
In lieu of identifying the shopping center, a freestanding sign
may be used to identify one major tenant in centers of less than six
acres in area or two tenants in centers of six or more acres in area.
No other freestanding signs are allowed within a shopping center to
identify occupants of the center.
(vii)
In all cases, the square footage of the faces of each freestanding
sign shall be deducted proportionately from each of the tenants for
any other business identification signs allowed by this chapter on
a one foot for one foot basis. Example: A double-faced freestanding
sign of two hundred square feet per face or four hundred square feet
total must reduce other allowable signs by four hundred square feet.
(viii)
A permanently landscaped area equal to the total sign area shall
be placed around the sign base and enclosed by a masonry or concrete
curb of not less than eight inches in height.
(ix)
No architecturally untreated poles shall be allowed. Bases,
poles and other components shall be architecturally treated in a way
that is compatible with the architecture of the building(s).
(B)
Service stations shall be permitted one freestanding double-faced
sign identifying the business, provided that:
(i)
The sign shall not exceed thirty-five square feet per face and fifteen
feet in height.
(ii)
A permanently landscaped area equal to the total sign area shall
be placed around the sign base and enclosed by a masonry or concrete
curb of no less than eight inches in height.
(iii)
No architecturally untreated poles shall be allowed. Bases,
poles and other components shall be architecturally treated in a way
that is compatible with the architecture of the building(s).
(C)
Non-shopping center, non-service station single commercial establishments
having a minimum street frontage of two hundred feet shall be permitted
one or more freestanding signs identifying the business, provided
that:
(ii)
A business occupying six or more but less than ten commercial
acres:
(iii)
A business occupying three of more but less than six commercial
acres:
(iv)
A business occupying one or more but less than three commercial
acres:
a.
With a single or double street frontage shall be allowed single
sign not to exceed seventy-five square feet in area and fifteen feet
in height.
(v)
A business occupying more than one-half but less than one commercial
acre:
a.
With a single or double street frontage shall be allowed a single
sign not to exceed sixty square feet in area and fifteen feet in height.
(vi)
In all cases, the square footage of the faces of each freestanding
sign shall be deducted proportionately from the other business identification
signs allowed by this chapter on a one foot for one foot basis. Example:
A double-faced freestanding sign of two hundred square feet per face
or four hundred square feet total must reduce other allowable signs
by four hundred square feet.
(vii)
A permanently landscaped area equal to the total sign area shall
be placed around the sign base and enclosed by a masonry or concrete
curb of not less than eight inches in height.
(viii)
No architecturally untreated poles shall be allowed. Bases,
poles and other components shall be architecturally treated in a way
that is compatible with the architecture of the building(s).
(D)
Non-shopping center, non-service station, single commercial establishments
having a street frontage of less than two hundred feet shall be permitted
one freestanding sign, provided that:
(i)
The sign shall not exceed twenty-four square feet per face and ten
feet in height.
(ii)
In all cases, the square footage of the faces of the freestanding
sign shall be deducted proportionately from the other business identification
signs allowed by this chapter on a one foot for one foot basis, but
in no case shall other allowable signs be reduced more than fifty
percent. Example: A double-faced freestanding sign of fifteen square
feet per face or thirty square feet total must reduce other allowable
signs by thirty square feet.
(iii)
A permanently landscaped area equal to the total sign area shall
be placed around the sign base and enclosed by a masonry or concrete
curb of no less than eight inches in height.
(iv)
No architecturally untreated poles shall be allowed. Bases,
poles and other components shall be architecturally treated in a way
that is compatible with the architecture of the building(s).
(v)
The sign shall not be located within thirty-five feet of any other
freestanding sign on the same side of the primary street from which
the sign is viewed.
(vi)
Adjacent commercial establishments on the same property may
select the option of sharing the use of one sign.
(E)
Business(es) on property which is served by a driveway only to a
public thoroughfare and has otherwise no frontage may be identified
by a freestanding common directory, not to exceed one and one-half
square feet per occupant, containing only the name, the address or
both of the occupants, provided that:
(i)
No architecturally untreated poles shall be allowed. Bases, poles
and other components shall be architecturally treated in a way that
is compatible with the architecture of the building(s).
(ii)
The same color for sign background and sign graphics shall be
used by all occupants, however, each occupant shall be allowed to
select an individual graphic style and may include a symbol or logo.
(10)
Any number of temporary signs related to the business, each not to
exceed ten square feet in area, may be permitted for no longer than
thirty days during special promotional events in connection with the
outdoor display and sale of merchandise. All signs must be placed
on the private property of the business(es) conducting the outdoor
display and sale.
(11)
Gasoline service stations shall be permitted the following signs
in lieu of any other permanent identification signs allowed by this
section:
(A)
Freestanding signs as provided for in subsection (9) of this section;
(B)
Two single-faced wall signs, the total sign area not to exceed fifty
square feet;
(C)
Four double-faced signs, each sign face not to exceed between and
one-half square feet in area, subject to the following restrictions:
(D)
Two signs per pump island, each sign not to exceed three square feet
in area, to identify self-service, miniservice, or full-service areas;
(E)
One portable double-faced sign, not to exceed twelve square feet
per face, to identify goods or services incidental to the service
station use, such as oil, gas and lubrication.
(12)
Drive-through businesses, in addition to other signs permitted by
this chapter, shall be permitted:
(A)
Two menu or product/price identification signs per drive-in lane,
each sign not to exceed nine square feet in area, provided that sign
frames shall not be portable and shall be permanent in nature (freestanding,
wall mounted);
(B)
Unlimited product/price signs within the actual merchandise display/sales
area, provided that sign frames and backing shall not be portable
and shall be permanent in nature.
(13)
Glendora Auto Centre Signage. Permanent and temporary signage and
displays for the Glendora Auto Centre shall comply with the architectural
and landscape design standards as adopted by the city council.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1481 § 3, 1986; Ord. 1892 § 1, 2008; Ord. 1957 § 2, 2012; Ord. 1972 § 2, 2013)
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(a)
Purpose. These regulations are intended to balance the need to protect
the public safety and welfare, the need for a well maintained and
attractive community, and the need for adequate identification of
businesses. The sign standards are based on the following goals:
(1)
To enhance community character;
(2)
To support local businesses by requiring high quality signage that
encourages people to shop;
(3)
To provide visibility from vehicles;
(4)
To provide visibility for pedestrians;
(5)
To encourage high quality design, creativity and diversity that enhances
the architectural design of the buildings and the surrounding community.
(b)
Where These Regulations Apply. These regulations include specific provisions for the T-5, Village Core, and T-5A, Village Transition, CCAP subdistricts. The T-4, Village Edge, is a residential district and follows Section 19.24.050, Multiple-family residential zones, of this chapter.
(c)
General Sign Standards.
(1)
Maximum allowable sign area shall be two square feet of sign area
for every linear foot of store frontage. Frontage refers to the building
or tenant unit with ground floor entrance(s) facing a street or parking
lot area.
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Example: Maximum allowable sign area for single tenant
building (not to scale):
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Example: Maximum allowable sign area for multi-tenant
building (not to scale):
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(2)
Sign Location. Signs shall be located over entries to businesses
with frontage. If there is no entry along a frontage, only one wall
sign is permitted. Projection signs shall be located adjacent to building/unit
entries with frontage.
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(3)
For buildings with angled frontage, frontage shall be measured along
the longest street frontage. Secondary frontage shall not include
the same angled area. Maximum allowable sign area for each frontage
shall be measured following the example.
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(4)
A maximum of two permanent signs including one sign of each sign
type, such as one wall sign and one projection sign or one awning
sign and one window sign, following the standards of this chapter
may be provided per given store/unit frontage that provides an entry
to a business. This does not include store street address number and
one small "open/closed" window sign located in a window in the vicinity
of the shop entry. If a building or unit has a frontage without an
entrance (usually a corner property), only one ground floor wall sign
or permanent window sign is permitted.
(5)
Store address or unit number shall be located either over or adjacent
to the main store entry or on the shop door and shall include the
street and/or unit number only. Street address numbers shall not exceed
five inches in height unless they are part of the store name, such
as "138 Smart Girl's Deli," where "138" is the street number. Business
hours in letters and numbers not to exceed two inches in height may
be located on shop door.
(6)
All sign area square footage, with the exception of store address,
business hours and one small open/closed sign or building name sign,
shall be deducted from the maximum allowable sign area total.
(7)
Wall signs and permanent window signs shall not extend to the edges
of the building or windows and shall not extend to more than eighty
percent of the building frontage or window area for a single tenant
building or eighty percent of the unit frontage or window area for
a multi-tenant building.
(8)
Signs (including any sign type whether temporary or permanent) shall
not project above the roof line of a building or be located on a mansard
or roof of a building.
(9)
Entrances that do not lead directly to a business, but provide customer
access to hallways, stairways or corridors that lead to suites or
units inside of a building, may have a wall sign over the entrance
indicating the point of entry. The wall sign may state "ENTRY" and
shall not exceed four square feet in area. A directory of businesses
located inside the building, not exceeding three square feet in area,
may be located adjacent to the building entrance.
(10)
Wall and permanent window signs are allowed for ground floor businesses
only. Second story wall or permanent window signs or second story
temporary signs are not permitted unless second story exterior public
entrances are visible from the street or when a business located on
an upper level occupies a minimum of fifty percent of the leasable
floor space and at minimum one thousand five hundred square feet of
such level. Signage for upper level businesses will be limited to
one per qualifying business; where a business occupies one hundred
percent of such level over one thousand five hundred square feet,
the business will be allowed a second sign on a different elevation
of the building.
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(11)
Ground floor businesses which do not have frontage may share either
a projection sign not to exceed eight square feet in area, or directory
plate sign not to exceed four square feet in area. The projection
or directory plate sign shall be located adjacent to the entry to
the interior business. The projection sign or directory plate sign
shall be deducted from the maximum allowable sign area calculation
for the entire building frontage. For example, if a building has a
frontage of one hundred feet divided into two frontage units and two
interior units that are accessed from a hallway, the maximum allowable
sign area for the building frontage is two hundred square feet. If
the interior units each have projection signs of eight square feet,
the remaining one hundred eighty-four square feet of sign area is
available for the two units with frontage, based on the percentage
of unit frontage relative to the total building frontage.
 Shared Projection Sign Example for Interior Ground Floor
Businesses
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(12)
Permanent wall, window signs or projection signs may include the
name of the business, business logo and brief explanation of services.
For example: Elegant Home – Fine Antiques or Kathy's Soap and Candle Shop. Lists of products or services,
hours of operation, or telephone numbers are not permitted.
(13)
Neon signs are prohibited with the exception of one small "open"
sign not to exceed two square feet in area located inside a window
in the vicinity of the shop entry.
(14)
Buildings with more than one tenant space shall provide a sign program
for review and approval by the planning department or the reviewing
body for the project as part of any zoning review process for the
property.
(15)
Temporary banners are permitted with approval of a temporary banner permit pursuant to Section 19.24.070(8) of this chapter.
(d)
Wall Signs.
(1)
Maximum letter height for wall signs shall not exceed two feet.
(2)
Minimum letter height for wall signs shall not be less than six inches.
(3)
Maximum logo height for wall signs shall not exceed 2.5 feet.
(4)
Wall signs shall not project more than ten inches from the wall surface
to which it is attached. (This does not apply to projection signs.)
(5)
Wall signs including logos shall be centered over entryways or centered
to the extent possible on the main building or unit frontage.
(e)
Building Name Signs.
(1)
Building name signs are permitted for historic landmark buildings
as shown on the city's latest list of landmark properties.
(2)
Building name signs shall not count as one of the two maximum signs
per business or tenant unit or be counted as part of the maximum allowable
sign area calculation.
(3)
Building name signs may only include the name of the building, as
in "The Raymond Building." No other text or language is permitted
for the building name sign.
(4)
The building name sign is limited to a non-illuminated incised, bas
relief or other architecturally integrated individual letter sign.
Externally attached building name signs are not allowed. Maximum height
of letters shall not exceed two feet. Maximum width shall not exceed
thirty percent of building frontage.
(5)
Design approval for the building name sign is required from the planning
department.
(f)
Awning/Canopy Signs.
(1)
Awning signs may be painted onto cloth awnings or attached or integrated
into metal or structural canopies. Awning signs shall be located on
the valance unless otherwise approved by the planning department.
(2)
The lowest portion of awnings or canopies shall be a minimum of nine
feet above a sidewalk or walkway surface if the sign encroaches less
than two-thirds of the width of a public right-of-way.
(3)
The lowest portion of awnings or canopies that encroach more than
two-thirds of the width of a public right-of-way shall be a minimum
of fifteen feet above the public right-of-way.
(4)
Design approval is required for all awnings, canopies and awning/canopy
signs.
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(g)
Permanent and Temporary Window Signs.
(1)
Permanent window signs shall be professionally designed signs such
as individual cut-out letters or stencils or etchings or hand painted
calligraphy. Permanent window signs shall not cover more than twenty-five
percent of any window area. The permanent window sign shall provide
only the business name and services. No advertising or seasonal murals
are permitted with the exception of a maximum of two posters or flyers
at any one time. Such temporary posters or flyers must be included
in the twenty-five percent maximum window area coverage calculation.
Temporary posters are allowed to be displayed a maximum of thirty
days at any one time.
(2)
Permanent window signs shall be counted toward the maximum number
of signs per business identified in subsection (c) of this section.
(3)
The area of the permanent window sign shall be deducted from the
maximum allowable sign area calculation discussed in subsection (c)
of this section.
(4)
Maximum letter height for permanent window signs shall not exceed
twelve inches.
(5)
Maximum logo height for permanent window signs shall not exceed two
feet.
(h)
Projection Signs.
(1)
Projection signs shall not be lower than nine feet above the ground
plane and shall not be higher than twelve feet above the ground plane
but in no case shall projection signs be allowed to be located on
building roofs.
(2)
Projection signs shall not extend further than three feet from the
wall to which the sign is attached.
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(i)
Restaurant Menu Signs.
(1)
Restaurant menu signs shall be attached permanently to the wall of
the building and shall be designed to complement the building architecture.
(2)
Restaurant menu signs shall not be counted toward the maximum number
of signs allowed per unit but the area of the menu shall be deducted
from the maximum allowable sign area per unit described in subsection
(c) of this section.
(3)
The maximum size for restaurant menu signs shall not exceed six square
feet in area for the menu display case.
(j)
Movable Signs.
(1)
Movable signs not exceeding six square feet in area are permitted
to be located outside of the public right-of-way on private property
in designated subdistricts with approval of a design review by the
planning department.
(2)
Movable sign content shall be limited to the name of the business,
hours of operation and seasonal sale information but not individual
items for sale.
(3)
Movable signs shall not be counted toward the total number of allowable
signs but shall be included in the maximum allowable sign area calculation.
(4)
Movable signs shall be professionally designed and constructed.
(5)
Movable signs shall not be left outside after a business closes operations
for the day.
(6)
Only one movable sign is allowed per tenant space.
(k)
Murals.
(1)
Murals and other public art are encouraged within the CCAP zone and
subject to regulations in the zoning code (Glendora Municipal Code
Title 21).
(l)
Approval Required.
(1)
Except as provided in this chapter, no permanent sign may be constructed,
installed, posted, displayed or modified without first obtaining design
approval from the planning department approving the proposed sign's
size, design, location, and display as provided for in this chapter.
(2)
Any sign proposed to be attached to a wall, building façade,
awning or other structural element shall obtain approved building
permits and any other required approvals prior to installation.
(3)
Temporary banners shall obtain a permit for a temporary banner as provided in Section 19.24.070(8) of this chapter.
(m)
Sign Types Allowed.
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(n)
Unpermitted Signs. The following types of signs are not permitted
in the CCAP zone.
(1)
Monument signs and cabinet signs are not permitted. Cabinet signs
are signs printed on translucent material, usually plastic which is
mounted on a box that includes some form of lighting to illuminate
the plastic sign from behind. The entire apparatus is mounted to a
wall.
(2)
Pennants, streamers, spinners, festoons, windsocks or similar displays are not permitted with the exception of temporary banners which have received approval for a temporary banner permit as provided by Section 19.24.070(8) of this chapter.
(3)
Painted window signs displaying non-permanent seasonal or temporary
advertising are not permitted.
(4)
Temporary flyers or posters attached to the walls of any building
shall not be permitted. See subsection (c) of this section for regulations
covering temporary signs attached to windows.
(5)
Signs with blinking or moving lights or moving parts shall not be
permitted.
(6)
Signs in the public right-of-way with the exception of traffic safety
signs are prohibited.
(o)
Nonconforming Signs. Signs that were legally permitted prior to the
adoption of this code but do not conform to the current section may
continue but may not be expanded or altered except as provided by
this section.
(p)
Sign Type Descriptions.
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This section provides descriptions of each sign type along with examples to further illustrate the sign types. The sign types described in this chapter are the only sign types allowed. However, the examples provided are not intended to limit creative design efforts but should be used as tools for design. Design guidelines in subsection (q) of this section provide additional information to assist the designer to create attractive, high quality signage that complements the community and provides high quality visibility for the business. Regulations for sign area, height and number of signs are found in subsection (c) of this section.
(1)
Wall Signs.
(A)
Individual Channel Letter Internally Illuminated Wall Signs. These
are signs where the letters and graphics are individually constructed
and illuminated electrically so that light either shines through the
individual letters or creates a halo effect around the letters. They
may be mounted on an external raceway, which houses the electrical
apparatus for the sign, or mounted directly to the wall with electrical
connections from the letters through the wall. If an external raceway
is used, it must be either a decorative element of the sign itself
or camouflaged or painted to match the color and/or material of the
wall it is mounted onto.
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(B)
Individual Channel Letter Externally Illuminated Wall Signs. These
are wall signs with individually articulated letters but lighting
is provided externally using decorative lights designed to shine onto
the sign. Lighting can either be from above the sign shining down,
from the sides or from the bottom shining up onto the sign. The lighting
must be designed to avoid any glare onto pedestrians or windows of
adjacent buildings or tenant spaces within the same building.
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wall signs
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(C)
Non-Illuminated Channel Letter Wall Signs. Non-illuminated channel
letter signs are simply individual letter signs attached to a wall
and designed to have no electrical component, either internal or external.
Building permits are required for non-illuminated channel letter signs.
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(D)
Painted Wall Signs. As the name implies, painted wall signs are signs
painted directly on the wall of the building. Building permits are
not required for painted wall signs but design approval by the planning
department is required. All other standards apply to painted signs.
A painted wall sign is not the same as a mural which has its own standards
and limitations. Painted signs may be externally illuminated. If externally
illuminated, an electrical permit is required for the lighting.
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(2)
Awning Signs. Awnings are shade structures that project out over
doorways and windows as either decorative features or to provide some
protection from the elements. There are two general awning types:
cloth or soft awnings and hard metal or structural awnings. In the
case of soft awnings, the signage is usually added to the valance
of the awning but, depending on the awning style, might be painted
directly onto the body of the awning. In the case of metal or structural
awnings, signs may project up from the awning, be incorporated into
the awning design itself or hang below the awning. Awnings that encroach
into public rights-of-way require an encroachment permit from the
city and must follow the minimum standards identified in subsection
(f) of this section.
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(3)
Permanent Window Signs. Permanent window signs are signs that are
professionally designed and painted onto windows, normally in lieu
of permanent wall signs due to lack of wall space. As the name implies,
permanent window signs are intended to have the same permanency as
a wall sign. Permanent window signs are not to be confused with painted
seasonal and sale advertising window signage, which is not permitted
in the CCAP zone. Permanent window signs must meet all sign criteria
outlined in subsection (g) of this section.
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(4)
Projection Signs. The most common types of projection signs project
out at a right angle from the wall of a building or hang from an awning
structure at a level and scale that is easy for pedestrians to see.
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(5)
Restaurant Menu Signs. Restaurant menu signs are cases that are attached
to the exterior wall of the restaurant in an area where they can easily
be reviewed by pedestrians on the sidewalk or in the foyer of the
restaurant.
The menu is enclosed inside the case and is changed as needed
by the restaurant operator. The menu display case should complement
the building architecture.
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(6)
Building Name Signs. Building names are normally given to historically
or architecturally significant buildings. They may or may not relate
to the actual businesses located in the building.
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Examples of building name signs:
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(7)
Movable Signs. Movable signs are signs that give specific information
such as hours of operation or sale or service information to the public.
They must be located outside of the public right-of-way on private
property.
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(8)
Murals. Murals are artistic enhancements to the ambiance of the village
area and should be executed in a professional manner. Materials should
be durable and be able to withstand age, vandalism, and weatherizing.
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(q)
Sign Design Guidelines. Signs can either create a sense of high quality
and character or, if poorly designed, can detract from the quality
and character of a place. Taken together with other architectural
features, signs play an important role in how people perceive the
village image. The CCAP sign design guidelines are meant to provide
additional direction to assist the applicant and city staff in finding
the best sign solutions for a particular location or business.
(1)
Location. Signs should be located where their message is visible
to street traffic and/or pedestrian traffic. The sign should be centered
over a building entrance or building façade to help guide people
to the entrance. Signs should be located where architectural features
suggest a location for signage. Signage should not be located on top
of architectural features like cornices or building decoration.
(2)
Scale, Balance and Harmony. The sign should be designed to relate
to the architectural features of the building. The sign should be
in proportion to the building and should complement, not "overpower"
the architecture. Consideration should be given to consistency with
other signs so that signs do not compete with each other but create
a harmonious view of the village as a whole. This does not mean that
signs need to look exactly alike but rather that signs should be in
scale with each other, should not be located immediately adjacent
to each other and should not use clashing color schemes. Cluttered
designs either as part of an individual sign design or when taken
in view with other signs in the area should be avoided.
(3)
Creative Design. Creativity is encouraged to develop beautiful sign
designs that enhance the character of the village area as a unique,
high quality place to visit, shop and live. Signs must be professionally
manufactured of high quality materials that can withstand time and
the elements. Sign materials should be consistent and in harmony with
the architecture of the building. The goal should be for the sign
to enhance the architectural character of the building.
(4)
Color. Sign colors will have an important impact on the perceived
character of the village. Therefore, signs should avoid clashing colors
that create a noisy visually cluttered appearance to the village.
Bright colors should be used sparingly as accents only, not for the
whole sign.
(Ord. 1958 § 6, 2012; Ord. 1993 § 2, 2014; Ord. 2083, 2/13/2024)
The following signs are permitted in M-1, R-4 and M-1A zones:
(1)
One identifying sign attached to the front of the building, not to
exceed one square foot in area for every lineal foot of building frontage,
up to a maximum of one hundred square feet in area;
(2)
One identifying sign attached to the rear or side wall of the building,
when such wall faces an open area of thirty feet or more on a public
right-of-way, not to exceed one square foot in area for every lineal
foot of the wall on which the sign is attached, up to a maximum of
fifty square feet in area;
(3)
One directory nameplate at every building entrance, not to exceed
two and one-half square feet in area for each six occupants or fraction
thereof, containing the name, the address or both of occupants of
the building;
(4)
One sign attached to the main building, not to exceed forty square
feet in area, pertaining only to the sale, lease or rental of the
particular building, property or premises upon which displayed.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980)
The following uses shall be permitted signs only as provided
for in this section:
(1)
An occupancy devoted wholly to theater purposes signs as provided by Section 19.24.070, except that:
(A)
Temporary window signs are prohibited;
(B)
One message board sign per viewing room, each not to exceed forty
square feet in area;
(C)
Two coming attractions wall mounted enclosed signs per viewing room,
each not to exceed twelve square feet in area;
(D)
One identifying sign not to exceed one hundred twenty square feet.
(2)
Church and private school uses, two attached identifying signs or
one detached identifying sign, no face of which shall exceed thirty-two
square feet in area.
(3)
Cemeteries, two square feet of sign area for each lineal foot of
cemetery frontage, subject to a maximum of three hundred sixty square
feet of sign area for the combined cemetery frontages and a maximum
area of one hundred twenty square feet per sign. No sign shall exceed
eighteen feet in height. Other uses authorized within a cemetery zone
shall be permitted signage appropriate to those uses, and such signage
shall be in addition to the total signage permitted for the cemetery
use.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980)
The following signs shall be permitted:
(1)
In all commercial and industrial zones, for a period not to exceed
six months prior to construction, one double-faced or two single-faced
signs, not to exceed seventy-five square feet per face and ten feet
in height, describing proposed future construction on the premises
on which the sign(s) is located. Such signs may indicate the particulars
of the proposed construction, the company, firm, individual, architect,
engineer, contractor, and rental, sale or lease information, relative
thereto. If construction commences within said six-month period, such
signs will be allowed until seven days after final building inspection.
A cash deposit per sign, as established by resolution of the city
council, shall be made to the city to insure removal of the sign after
expiration of such period.
(2)
In all zones, temporary real estate development signs located on
the premises identified by the signs, provided that the property is
unimproved. No sign shall exceed sixty-four square feet in area. Each
sign shall require site plan approval and a building permit. Such
building permit shall be issued for not more than six months or until
such time as the property is sold or leased, whichever occurs first.
A cash deposit per sign as established by resolution of the city council,
shall be made to the city to insure removal of the sign after expiration
of the building permit.
(3)
In all zones, not more than four temporary, off-premises directional
real estate signs identifying a tract of real property which has been
divided into five or more lots, parcels or units which are offered
for sale, lease or rental, provided that:
(A)
A certificate of deposit or cash deposit per sign, as established
by resolution of the city council, shall be made to the city to insure
compliance with this chapter.
(B)
No sign shall be placed until the tract map is recorded and construction
has commenced.
(C)
No sign shall exceed twelve square feet in area.
(D)
No sign shall be illuminated in any residential zone.
(E)
Each sign shall be located a minimum of five feet inside the property
line and shall be located only on private property with the written
permission of the property owner.
(F)
The applicant shall provide a copy of the written permission and
approved plot plan from the owner of the property on which the sign
is to be located and from the owner of any residence with fifty feet
of the proposed location of the sign.
(G)
The permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed six months
or until such earlier time as all of the units are sold, leased or
rented. The applicant shall have the option of renewing the permit
prior to the expiration of the six-month period.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1481 § 1, 1986)
All signs and sign structures, including supporting members
and required landscaped areas, shall be continuously maintained so
as to be structurally sound, free of chipped or peeled paint, rust
or corrosion, torn or broken facing materials, missing or damaged
parts, missing letters, malfunctioning lamps, weeds or dying plants,
lack of plant material in required planters, damaged planters or broken
or inoperative sprinkler systems.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1398 § 1, 1982)
All billboards are prohibited.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980)
The purpose of this section is to eliminate mobile billboard
advertising within the city in order to promote the safe movement
of vehicular traffic, to reduce air pollution, and to improve the
aesthetic appearance of the city. It is unlawful for any person to
conduct, or cause to be conducted, any mobile billboard advertising
upon any street, or other public place within the city in which the
public has the right of travel.
(a)
Mobile billboard advertising includes any vehicle, or wheeled conveyance
which carries, conveys, pulls, or transports any sign or billboard
for the primary purpose of advertising.
(b)
Exemptions. This section shall not apply to:
(c)
Every person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction, unless the violation is otherwise made a misdemeanor pursuant to Section 1.01.110(b).
(Ord. 1928 § 1, 2009)
(a)
Any sign which is nonconforming by reason of adoption of this chapter
or any amendment thereto or by annexation to the city of territory
upon which the sign is located shall be abated, that is, removed or
made to comply with the provisions of this chapter, within the following
time periods:
(1)
Attached signs having a construction cost of one hundred dollars
or less, within ninety days;
(2)
Signs painted on buildings, walls or fences, within one hundred eighty
days;
(3)
Abandoned signs, within thirty days;
(4)
Billboards, within five years;
(5)
All other signs, within one year.
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shall commence to run upon the effective date of this chapter, or
amendment thereto, or upon the effective date of the annexation, whichever
is applicable.
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(b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, any sign that was in existence at the time of the enactment of this chapter and that was installed or erected pursuant to a valid permit granted by the city shall not be required to be abated.
(c)
Nothing in this section shall be construed to exempt nonconforming signs from the maintenance requirements of Section 19.24.110.
(d)
Abatement of nonconforming signs shall be accomplished in the following
manner:
(1)
Signs painted on buildings, walls or fences by removal of the paint
constituting the sign or by permanently painting over the sign in
such a way that it will not thereafter be visible;
(2)
All other signs, including attached signs, by removal of the sign,
including its structures and supports, or by alteration and modification
in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1344 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1398 § 2, 1982; Ord. 1576 § 8, 1990)
(a)
Signs remaining on private property after the period provided for
their amortization, signs erected or maintained on private property
in violation of this chapter, abandoned signs on private property,
and the maintenance of signs and/or sign structures relating to uses
no longer conducted or products no longer sold on vacant commercial,
industrial or institutional buildings more than forty-five days after
the building becomes vacant are declared a public nuisance and injurious
to neighboring property and to the health and welfare of residents
of the city. The nuisance shall be abated by removal of the sign,
or part thereof, as provided in this chapter.
(b)
The city shall give notice of the violation to such person(s) as
are in real or apparent charge and control of the premises and to
any known owners of the sign. Such notice of violation shall be served
by personal service or by first class mail and shall be posted upon
the sign or supporting structure or on the side of the building to
which the sign is attached. The notice shall state the condition(s)
causing the sign to be in violation of this chapter and shall state
that the violation shall be corrected within a specified correction
period. At the request of any persons having right, title or interest
in the sign, the correction period may be extended by the director
of planning or the director's designee when in his or her opinion
additional time is warranted to correct the condition.
(c)
Any person having any right, title or interest in a sign shall have the right to contest a notice of amortization or abandonment, by requesting a hearing before the planning commission. The request shall be made in writing to the city clerk within thirty days of the correction notice identified in subsection (b) being served. If no such request is received within the thirty-day period, that person shall have waived his or her right to contest the correction notice and shall be subject to enforcement pursuant to Section 19.24.160.
(d)
The planning department shall set the request for a public hearing before the planning commission within thirty days of the city clerk's receipt of a timely request for hearing as identified in subsection (c). At the time the planning department sets the matter for hearing, the city clerk shall serve, either personally or by first class mail, a copy of the notice of hearing upon the person(s) that filed the request for hearing. Such notice shall state the street address and the legal description sufficient for identification of the premises upon which the sign is located, the conditions causing the sign to be in violation of the amortization period and the date, hour and place of the hearing.
(e)
All persons who desire to be heard may appear before the planning
commission to show that the sign is or is not in violation of the
amortization period or this chapter. The planning commission shall
consider all competent evidence offered by any person at such hearing,
shall make written findings of fact as to whether or not the sign
is in violation, and shall make its order based thereon.
(Ord. 1910 § 2, 2008)
(a)
Signs erected or maintained in, on or over public property in violation
of this chapter are declared a public nuisance and injurious to the
public health, safety and welfare. The nuisance shall be abated by
removal of the sign, or part thereof, as provided in this section.
(b)
Any sign which creates an immediate danger to the public health,
safety or welfare may be summarily impounded by the department of
public works.
(c)
Any sign may be impounded by the department of public works after
notice is given of the violation to such persons as are in real or
apparent charge and control of the sign. Such notice of removal may
be given verbally or in writing. The notice shall state that the sign
is located on public property in violation of the Glendora sign code,
shall require that such violation be corrected within a designated
time period, which period shall not be less than four hours from the
time of receipt of the notice, and shall state that the sign shall
be impounded if the violation is not corrected within the designated
time period. When the notice of removal is given verbally that fact
shall be documented in writing.
(d)
Any sign which has been summarily impounded or impounded after notice
shall be stored in a convenient place. The department of public works
shall give notice of the impoundment to such persons as are in real
or apparent charge and control of the sign. Such notice of impoundment
shall be served by personal service or by first-class mail, postage
prepaid. The notice shall state the date the sign was impounded, the
reasons therefor, where the sign is being stored, the procedure for
claiming the sign, and the procedure for requesting a post-impoundment
hearing before the planning commission.
(e)
Within thirty days after the notice of impoundment is personally
served or mailed, or if a hearing is held before the planning commission,
within thirty days after the decision of the commission is rendered,
any person who provides sufficient proof of ownership of the impounded
sign may, obtain the return of the sign upon paying an impound fee,
as established by resolution of the city council, plus reasonable
costs, if any, of impounding the sign in excess of the impound fee.
(f)
A planning commission hearing regarding the violation may be requested
by any person who provides sufficient proof of ownership of the sign.
The request shall be made in writing to the planning department within
ten days after the notice of impoundment is served or mailed. The
planning department shall forward a copy of the request to the department
of public works for review and shall set matter for hearing before
the planning commission within thirty days of the receipt of a timely
request for hearing, unless within the thirty day time period, the
department of public works determines that the impounded sign was
not in violation of this chapter. In the event the planning commission
hears the matter, it shall consider all competent evidence offered
by any person at the hearing, shall make written findings of fact
as to whether or not the sign was in violation of this chapter at
the time it was impounded and shall make its decision based thereon
within ten days after the close of the hearing.
(g)
The department of public works, upon review, or the planning commission,
after a hearing, shall order the impounded sign returned without payment
of any impound fee, including additional costs, and shall order the
return of any impound fee, including additional costs, that has previously
been paid, if the impounded sign was found not to have been in violation
of this chapter. The impounded sign and any previously paid impound
fee, including additional costs, shall be returned within one working
day after the department of public works or the planning commission
renders its decision.
(h)
Upon failure of any sign to be claimed within the time limitation set forth in subsection (e), the impounded sign shall be deemed to be unclaimed property in possession of the city. The sign may be sold or otherwise disposed of and the proceeds of such sale or other disposition shall be deposited in the city treasury.
(Ord. 1370 § 3, 1981)
It is unlawful for any person to cause or permit any sign to
be erected or maintained in violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 1416 § 2, 1983; Ord. 1910 § 3, 2008)
