Sign permits are required for all signs, unless expressly exempted under Section 233.08 or otherwise provided by this Code. A building permit application for a new sign or change in sign panel/face shall be approved by the Planning Division prior to installation and issuance of a building permit by the Building and Safety Department.
A.
Sign Permit. A complete sign application shall include the
following information:
1.
Two
sets of fully-dimensioned plans drawn to scale. The plans shall include
the following:
a.
Site
plan indicating the location of all proposed signs, as well as the
size and location of existing signs on the site. Photographs should
be submitted if available.
b.
Sign
elevations, indicating overall square footage and letter/figure dimensions,
letter style, color (indicate standard color number if applicable),
materials, proposed copy and illumination method.
c.
Dimensioned
building elevations with existing and proposed signs depicted.
2.
Property
owner approval in the form of a letter or signature on the plans,
approving the proposed signs and authorizing submission of the sign
application.
3.
For
wall signs, method of attachment; for freestanding signs, foundation
plan, sign support and attachment plan.
4.
Type
and method of electrical insulation devices, where applicable.
5.
Any
design modifications from the requirements of this chapter that have
been approved shall be noted, and compliance with the Planned Sign
Program, limited sign permit, or sign code exception shall be demonstrated.
B.
Planned Sign Program. Review and approval of a Planned Sign Program pursuant to Section 233.20 is required for a sign permit for the following requests:
1.
A site
with five or more nonresidential businesses or uses.
2.
A site
with two or more freestanding identification signs where there is
a request for a new freestanding sign.
3.
Commercial properties with 1,300 feet or more on one street frontage requesting more freestanding signs than allowed pursuant to Section 233.06.
4.
Consolidated
subdivision directional signs identifying multiple projects on multiple
sign panels.
5.
Service
stations.
6.
Wall
signs for second floor businesses with exterior access.
7.
Wall
signs installed on a building wall not adjacent to the business suite.
C.
Sign Code Exception. The Director may grant approval for a
sign code exception of not more than 20% in sign height or sign area.
Ten working days prior to submittal for a building permit, applicant
shall notice adjacent property owners and tenants by first class mail.
Notice of application shall include the following:
1.
Name
of applicant.
2.
Location
of planned development or use, including address.
3.
Nature
of the proposed development shall be fully disclosed in the notice.
4.
Planning
department phone number and address of City Hall shall be provided
in the notice to call for viewing plans.
5.
The
date by which any comments must be received in writing by the Planning
Department.
6.
Planning
Director shall receive entire list including name and address of those
receiving the mailing.
7.
The Design Review Board shall review and render a recommendation to the Director for sign code exception requests of more than 20% in sign height or sign area supergraphics, three-dimensional signs, and relief from the strict application of Section 233.06. Neighborhood notification required pursuant to Chapter 241. The following findings shall be made prior to approval of any sign code exception:
a.
The
sign is compatible with the character of the area and is needed due
to special circumstances defined by the applicant and applicable to
the property.
b.
The
sign will not adversely affect other signs in the area.
c.
The
sign will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity.
d.
The
sign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility
and will not be a hazardous distraction.
D.
Limited Sign Permit. The owner of a sign which does not conform to the provisions of Section 233.06 may file an application for a limited sign permit to the Director for permission to change the face or copy of such sign. A limited sign permit cannot be processed for an illegal sign or a prohibited sign listed in Section 233.10. The Director may approve the face change and extend a sign's use for a time period deemed appropriate, not to exceed two years. A sign permit shall be obtained pursuant to Section 233.04(A) prior to installation of the new sign panel/face.
A cash bond in an amount determined by the Director to reflect
the cost of removal based on information provided by a sign company
shall be required to guarantee the sign's removal upon expiration
of the limited sign permit. Approval shall be subject to the following
findings:
1.
Due
to unique circumstances, the sign's immediate removal will result
in a substantial hardship for the applicant.
2.
The
sign will not adversely affect other lawfully erected signs in the
area.
3.
The
sign will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity.
4.
The
sign will be in keeping with the character of the surrounding area.
5.
The
sign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility
and will not be a hazardous distraction.
E.
Design Review Board. The Design Review Board (DRB) shall review
and render a recommendation to the appropriate decision maker (Zoning
Administrator, Director, Planning Commission, etc.) on the following
items prior to issuance of a permit by the Planning and/or Building
and Safety Departments for the following:
F.
Temporary Sign Permits. The Director may issue a temporary sign permit valid for up to 30 days, if it is found that the temporary sign is necessary to establish or maintain identity until a permanent sign can be erected. Extensions of the 30-day permit may be granted at the discretion of the Director. The Director may also approve a temporary sign permit for the following temporary signs provided the signs conform with the standards defined in Section 233.06:
(3334-6/97, 3360-12/97, 3527-2/02, 3711-6/05, 3826-4/09,
3872-3/10, 4097-10/16)
All signs shall be governed by the following schedule, except
if addressed elsewhere in this chapter. The schedule lists maximum
standards for number, area, and height of allowed signs which does
not necessarily ensure architectural compatibility. Therefore, in
addition to the enumerated standards, consideration shall be given
to building setbacks, visibility of attached signing on the site,
and the proposed sign's relationship to the overall appearance of
the property, to the surrounding neighborhood, and to community goals.
Compatible design, simplicity, sign effectiveness and adherence to
the objectives and policies in the Urban Design Element of the General
Plan shall be used as guidelines for sign approval. Nothing in this
chapter shall preclude public access signage.
The City may, in addition, from time to time adopt policies
regarding sign standards. Such policies may include separate standards
or provisions for specific areas of the community.
A.
Commercial Districts.
1.
Freestanding Signs on Adams Avenue, Beach Boulevard, Brookhurst Street,
Edinger Avenue, Goldenwest Street and Warner Avenue.
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LOT FRONTAGE
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MAX. NO. OF SIGNS
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MAX. SIGN HEIGHT
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MAX. SIGN AREA
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a.
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Interior lots with less than 200 feet of street frontage
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One
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10 ft. +5 ft. for Bonus
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50 sq. ft. +25 sq. ft. for Bonus
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b.
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Interior lots with min. 200 feet but less than 400 feet
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One
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15 ft. +5 ft. for Bonus
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70 sq. ft. +30 sq. ft. for Bonus
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c.
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Corner lots with the greatest street frontage less than 400
feet
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One per street frontage
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7 ft. +3 ft. for Bonus
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30 sq. ft. +15 sq. ft. for Bonus
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d.
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Interior lots with min. 400 feet of frontage AND Corner lots
with min. 400 feet on one street frontage
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One primary (P) and two secondary (S) signs per street
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20 ft. (P) +5 ft. for (P) Bonus 7 ft. (S)
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100 sq. ft. (P) +25 sq. ft. (P) Bonus 30 sq. ft. (S)
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e.
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Regional mall identification sign
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One per street frontage
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25 ft.
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100 sq. ft.
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One freeway sign
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25 ft. above freeway
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200 sq. ft.
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2.
Freestanding Signs on All Other Arterials Not Listed in Subsection
(A)(1) of this Section.
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LOT FRONTAGE
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MAX. NO. OF SIGNS
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MAX. SIGN HEIGHT
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MAX. SIGN AREA
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a.
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Interior lots with less than 400 feet of street frontage
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One
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7 ft. +1 ft. for Bonus
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50 sq. ft. +10 sq. ft. for Bonus
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b.
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Corner lots with the greatest street frontage less than 400
feet
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One per street
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7 ft. +1 ft. for Bonus
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30 sq. ft. +10 sq. ft. for Bonus
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c.
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Interior lots with min. 400 feet of frontage AND Corner lots
with min. 400 feet on one street frontage
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One primary (P) and two secondary (S) signs per street
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15 ft. (P) +0.5 ft. for Bonus 7 ft. (S)
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70 sq. ft. (P) + 10 ft. for Bonus 30 sq. ft. (S)
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•
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Bonus signs (B) shall have an opaque background, internal illumination
for items of information only.
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•
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Multi-tenant panels are permitted provided the panels are minimum
10 inches in height, with a minimum six-inch letter height. They shall
be restricted to one uniform background color and two colors for the
sign copy, with the exception that the Center Identification may have
a separate background color. Sign copies shall be limited to the company
name or one generic item of information. Major tenant identification
shall be encouraged by being placed on the largest panel.
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•
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Secondary signs (S) are in addition to the Primary (P) sign.
Secondary sign copy shall be limited to business identification only.
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•
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Street addresses shall be included on all freestanding signs
with minimum six-inch numerals.
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Other Locational Criteria for Freestanding Commercial
Signs
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•
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No business shall have more than one freestanding sign facing
each frontage.
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•
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Freestanding signs on the same site shall be located a minimum
of 150 feet apart unless approved by a Planned Sign Program.
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•
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A freestanding sign shall not be permitted in an area between
the building and right-of-way when that portion of the building is
located at the minimum setback.
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•
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Signs shall be located in a landscape planter a minimum of two
feet wider than the sign itself. Square poles or other architectural
treatment shall be required, except if the sign is eight feet or less
in height, it shall be of monument type, with a minimum two-foot base.
Placement shall conform with Diagram A.
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•
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No freestanding sign shall be located along a local street.
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3.
Wall Signs.
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SITE CRITERIA
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TYPE
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MAX. NUMBER
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MAX. SIGN AREA
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OTHER STANDARDS
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Individual business identification
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Wall
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One per street or parking lot frontage for each separate business
on the ground floor
Signs for second floor businesses with exterior access may be
permitted by Planned Sign Program
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1.5 sq. ft per linear ft. of business frontage
Business <50,000 sq. ft.; max. total = 200 sq. ft.*
Business 50,000+ sq. ft.; no max.*
Channel letter signs: 15% bonus after above calculation
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1. Channel letter signs required on all sites consisting of
5 or more uses.
2. Signs over 50 sq. ft. shall have an opaque background and
internal illumination for items of information only or shall be of
channel letter design.
3. Multi-business consolidated wall signs shall be permitted
provided the signs do not exceed the allowable sign area.
4. Placement shall conform to Diagram B.
5. One nameplate may be placed at each door, loading dock, or
other entrance facing a public street; max. 6 sq. ft.
6. Signs on projecting canopies/awnings shall be considered
wall signs.
7. Raceways shall only be permitted when unable to place electrical
components within wall/parapet.
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Under canopy
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One per business
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8 sq. ft.
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1. Canopy signs shall be attached perpendicular to the building
face, centered above the store entrance or lease length.
2. Minimum 8 ft. ground clearance.
3. Signs shall not be illuminated.
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Notes:
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*
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No sign shall exceed 200 sq. ft. or 1.5 sq. ft. per linear ft.
of the wall upon which it is placed.
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4.
Changeable Copy Signs.
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SITE CRITERIA
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TYPE
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MAX. NUMBER
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MAX. SIGN AREA
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MAX. HEIGHT
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OTHER STANDARDS
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Hotel with convention facility
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F/S
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One per site
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30% of allowable F/S area
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See Commercial Districts— Freestanding Signs, subsection
(A)(1)(a) through (d) of this section
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To be combined with permitted sign.
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Live entertainment
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F/S
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One per site
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30% of allowable F/S area
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See Commercial Districts— Freestanding Signs, subsection
(A)(1)(a) through (d) of this section
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To be combined with permitted sign.
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Tenant directory
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F/S
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One per site
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30 sq. ft.
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7 ft.
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Low intensity illumination, oriented toward pedestrians and
motorists on site; min. 30 ft. from exterior property lines, and 25
ft. from other freestanding signs.
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Menu board
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F/S or wall
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One per drive-thru lane
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32 sq. ft.
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7 ft.
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May be in addition to permitted sign.
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Electronic readerboards
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B.
Industrial Districts.
1.
Freestanding Signs.
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SITE CRITERIA
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MAX. NUMBER
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MAX. SIGN AREA
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MAX. SIGN HEIGHT
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OTHER STANDARDS
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Industrial/mixed uses
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One business identification sign per site
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Under 1 acre: 32 sq. ft.
Industrial centers over 1 acre: 50 sq. ft.
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7 ft.
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1. Sign copy shall be limited to center or single business identification
only. No multi-tenant panels shall be permitted.
2. Freestanding signs shall conform to Diagram A, and shall
be located in a landscaped planter a minimum of 2 feet wider than
the sign itself.
3. All freestanding signs shall have the street address included
on the sign.
4. Signs shall be monument type.
5. Internally illuminated signs shall be designed as bonus signs.
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Mixed use businesses with frontages on Gothard Street
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One per street frontage
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Under 1 acre: 32 sq. ft.
Industrial centers over 1 acre: 50 sq. ft.
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10 ft.
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1. Multi-tenant panels are permitted provided the panels are
minimum 10 inches in height with minimum 6 inch high letters. They
shall be restricted to one uniform background color and two colors
for the sign copy, with the exception that the Center Identification
may have a separate background color. Sign copies shall be limited
to the company name or one generic item of information.
2. Major tenant identification shall be encouraged by being
placed on the largest panel.
3. Signs eight feet or less shall be monument type.
4. Internally illuminated signs shall be designed as bonus signs.
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2.
Wall Signs.
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SITE CRITERIA
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MAX. NUMBER
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MAX. SIGN AREA
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MAX. SIGN HEIGHT
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OTHER STANDARDS
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All industrial/mixed uses
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One per street or parking lot frontage for each separate business
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1 sq. ft. per linear ft. of building frontage.
Channel letter signs receive a 10% bonus after the above calculation.
Max. 100 sq. ft. per business for all wall signs.
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Below roofline
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1. One nameplate may be placed at each door, loading dock, or
other entrance facing a public street; max. 6 sq. ft.
2. Internally illuminated signs shall be designed as bonus signs.
3. Raceways shall only be permitted when unable to place electrical
components within wall/parapet.
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C.
Residential.
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SITE CRITERIA
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TYPE
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MAX. NUMBER
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MAX. SIGN AREA
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MAX. SIGN HEIGHT
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OTHER STANDARDS
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Neighborhood identification
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F/S
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1 per street entrance
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1 sq. ft. per unit; max. 50 sq. ft.
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6 ft.
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1. Signs shall be affixed to perimeter wall or placed within
a landscaped planter.
2. Sign copy shall be limited to 18 inches in height, name of
development only.
3. Freestanding signs shall be set back 20 feet from any interior
property line. Placement shall conform to Diagram A.
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OR
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Wall
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1 on each side of each street entrance
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0.5 sq. ft. per unit; max. 25 sq. ft.
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Vacancy signs for multi-family developments
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Wall
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1 per street frontage
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6 sq. ft.
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Below roofline
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Copy limited to "vacancy," type of unit available, and source
of information.
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D.
Churches, Schools, and Commercial Recreational Uses Within Public
Parks.
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SITE CRITERIA
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TYPE
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MAX. NUMBER
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MAX. SIGN AREA
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MAX. SIGN HEIGHT
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OTHER STANDARDS
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Identification
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F/S
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One per site
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32 sq. ft.
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7 ft.
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1. Freestanding signs shall be completely located within a landscaped
planter.
2. Signs shall be monument type.
3. Freestanding signs shall be set back 5 ft. from any interior
property line.
4. All freestanding signs shall have the address included on
the sign.
5. Raceways shall only be permitted when unable to place electrical
components within wall/parapet.
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AND
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Wall
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One per site
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1 sq. ft. per linear ft. of bldg. frontage max. 32 sq. ft.
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Below roofline
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Changeable copy
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F/S
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One per site
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30% of allowable F/S area
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7 ft.
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To be combined with permitted sign.
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Wall
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One per site
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32 sq. ft.
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May be in addition to permitted sign.
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E.
Service Stations.
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SITE CRITERIA
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TYPE
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MAX. NUMBER
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MAX. SIGN AREA
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MAX. SIGN HEIGHT
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OTHER STANDARDS
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Business identification
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F/S
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One per site
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Alternative A: 20 sq. ft. if sign contains only identification
and no changeable copy panels for pricing.
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7 ft.
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1. Service stations with convenience markets shall use Alternative
A.
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OR
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2. Freestanding signs shall be located in a landscaped planter
a minimum of 2 feet wider than the sign itself.
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Alternative B: 50 sq. ft. if price information is incorporated
on sign. Sign shall contain panels for fuel price only. No detached
price signs shall be located elsewhere on the site.
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3.Signs shall be monument type.
4.All freestanding signs shall have the address included on
the sign.
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Wall
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One per street frontage
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1 sq. ft. per linear foot of building frontage
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Below roofline
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1.Internal illumination or channel letters only.
2.If canopy fascia signs are used for business ID, no wall signs
shall be permitted on bldg.
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and/or
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3.Max. letter height for fascia signs shall be 75% of fascia
width.
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Canopy
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One per street frontage
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10 sq. ft.
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4. If canopy fascia signs are not provided, a logo may be permitted
on each side of canopy column connector (spandrel) in addition to
wall signs.
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Fuel price and credit information
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F/S
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One per street frontage in conjunction with Alternative A sign
Price signs shall be located a minimum 15 ft. from other freestanding
signs.
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12 sq. ft.
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6 ft.
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1.Price signs shall advertise fuel prices only and no other
product available.
2.Freestanding signs shall be completely located within a landscaped
planter.
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Pump instructions or identification
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Attached to pump island column
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One per canopy column
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2 sq. ft.
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10 ft.
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1.No other signs shall be permitted on the canopy or column
except as specified.
2.Point of purchase signs shall be prohibited.
3.State or federal government required signs encompassed within
a fuel pump shall not be regulated by this chapter.
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F.
Permitted in All Districts.
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SITE CRITERIA
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TYPE
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MAX. NUMBER
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MAX. SIGN AREA
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MAX. SIGN HEIGHT
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OTHER STANDARDS
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Building identification for buildings over 100 ft. in height
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Wall
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One per building frontage
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3 sq. ft. per foot of bldg. height
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Shall be placed within top 25 ft. of bldg.
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1. Such sign shall be in addition to that which is permitted
elsewhere in this article.
2. Raceways shall only be permitted when unable to place electrical
components within wall/parapet.
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Promotional activity signs
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Repealed by 3826-4/09
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(3334-6/97, 3360-6/97, 3826-4/09)
The following signs are exempt from the sign permit requirements of Section 233.04. These signs shall not be restricted by content and no fee, permit or application is required:
A.
Cornerstones
(including names of buildings and dates of erection), and citations
that are made an integral part of the structure.
B.
Signs
not exceeding 0.5 square feet each posted by commercial establishments.
C.
Flags
posted by any governmental agency.
D.
Signs
posted by neighborhood safety organizations.
E.
Notices
posted by a utility or other quasi-public agent in the performance
of a public duty.
F.
Signs
or notices posted by any court, public body or officer.
G.
Signs
posted by property owners on private property, as required by law
(including no trespass and legal notices).
H.
One sign,
not over six square feet in area, may be posted at each door, loading
dock, or other entrance facing a public street.
I.
One double-faced
sign per each commercial parking entrance, not exceeding two square
feet in area and four feet in height.
J.
Signs
erected by a public agency.
K.
Signs
manufactured as a standard, integral part of a mass-produced product
accessory or display structure including telephone booths, vending
machines, automated teller machines, and gasoline pumps.
L.
Signs
within a building not visible from a public street and window signs
not exceeding 20% of the visible area of a window (50% during December).
No window sign shall be displayed above the second story.
M.
Signs
required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
N.
Two signs
(including, but not limited to, street numerals and "no solicitation"
notices), not exceeding two square feet each, placed on any part of
a building facing a public street.
O.
Temporary Signs. Temporary signs are permitted on private
property where the property owner has granted permission for its display.
Temporary signs are permitted in public rights-of-way, but not permitted
in street medians or dividers, or affixed to trees, shrubs or other
landscape materials. This signage shall not be restricted by content
and shall be permitted as follows:
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SITE CRITERIA
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TYPE
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MAX. NUMBER
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MAX. SIGN AREA
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MAX. SIGN HEIGHT
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OTHER STANDARDS
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Non-commercial signs on private property in all zones
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F/S or Wall; no roof signs
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N/A
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8 sq. ft. total combined of all signs on a property
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In all zones, 42 inches within front setback areas; 6 ft. in
other areas
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1. Cannot create traffic or safety hazards; cannot encroach in the visibility triangular areas described in Section 230.88.
2. In Commercial and Industrial Zones, F/S non-commercial signs
are allowed only in landscaped areas and landscaped planters.
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Non-commercial signs in public rights-of-way
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F/S or Wall
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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1. Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
2. Non-commercial signs in public rights-of-way may be posted
no sooner than 50 days before an Election Day and must be taken down
no later than 10 days following the Election Day. Non-commercial signs
in public rights-of-way may be removed by anyone beginning the Friday
after Election Day.
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Real Estate Signs
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Residential
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F/S or Wall
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1 per site
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8 sq. ft.
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6 ft.
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1. Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
2. May be erected no earlier than the date the property is placed
on the market for sale, lease or rental, and is removed immediately
after the sale, lease, or rental of the property which is defined
as the close of escrow or execution of lease or rental agreement.
3. No sign may be attached to the perimeter walls of residential
communities.
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Commercial Office District
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F/S or Wall
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1 per site
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20 sq. ft.
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10 ft. 12 ft.
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1. Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
2. May be erected no earlier than the date the property is placed
on the market for sale, lease or rental, and is removed immediately
after the sale, lease, or rental of the property which is defined
as the close of escrow or execution of lease or rental agreement.
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Commercial Industrial
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F/S or Wall
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1 per site
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30 sq. ft.
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12 ft.
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1. Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
2. May be erected no earlier than the date the property is placed
on the market for sale, lease or rental, and is removed immediately
after the sale, lease, or rental of the property which is defined
as the close of escrow or execution of lease or rental agreement.
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All Other Districts
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F/S or Wall
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1 per site
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20 sq. ft.
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10 ft.
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1. Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
2. May be erected no earlier than the date the property is placed
on the market for sale, lease or rental, and is removed immediately
after the sale, lease, or rental of the property which is defined
as the close of escrow or execution of lease or rental agreement.
3. Signs shall not be attached to the perimeter walls of residential
communities.
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Construction Signs
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F/S or Wall
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1 per site
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32 sq. ft.
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None
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Is erected no earlier than the date a building permit is issued
for the property, and is removed prior to issuance of a certificate
of occupancy or final inspection, whichever comes first.
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Open House Signs
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F/S or Wall
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1 per site
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6 sq. ft.
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4 ft.
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1. Sign must be displayed adjacent to the entrance of a property
or in the case of a residential subdivision at the immediate points
of access to the property from an arterial, and is removed by sunset
on any day it is erected.
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2. Placement shall not be in street medians, dividers, on street
signs, traffic control devices and shall not obstruct the public right-of-way.
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Flags
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3 per site
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6 ft.
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Must be displayed at the immediate points of access to a property
or, in the case of a residential subdivision, from the immediate point
of access from an arterial.
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Pennants
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1. Must be placed on light standards located on private property.
2. Must have an 8-foot clearance from the ground.
3. Must be removed within 5 business days of the completion
of the City-sponsored event or theme.
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(3334-6/97, 3360-12/97, 3826-4/09, 3872-3/10, 3881-8/10,
3927-1/12, 4047-5/15)
A.
Canvas signs, banners, pennants, streamers, balloons or other temporary signs except as provided in Sections 233.08 (Exempt Signs), 233.16 (Subdivision Directional Signs) or 233.18 (Promotional Activity Signs).
D.
Signs
which resemble any official marker erected by the City, state, or
any governmental agency, or which, by reason of position, shape, color
or illumination would conflict with the proper functioning of any
traffic sign or signal or would be a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian
traffic.
E.
Signs
which produce odor, sound, smoke, fire or other such emissions.
F.
Flashing,
moving, pulsating, or intermittently lighted signs, mechanical movement
signs, including searchlights, except electronic readerboards and
public service signs such as those for time and temperature.
G.
Animals
or human beings, live or simulated, utilized as signs.
I.
Signs
which constitute a nuisance or hazard due to their intensity of light.
J.
Signs
visible from and within 100 feet of an R district which are illuminated
between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. unless they identify
an establishment open for business during those hours.
K.
Off-premises signs, including billboards or advertising structures installed for the purpose of advertising a project, subject or business unrelated to the premises upon which the sign is located, except as permitted pursuant to Sections 233.14 (Readerboard Signs—Multiple Users) and 233.16 (Subdivision Directional Signs).
L.
Abandoned
signs and signs which no longer identify a bona fide business conducted
on the premises. Such signs shall be removed by the property owner
within 60 days of the business's closing date. The sign panel may
be turned over (blank side out) if the sign complies with code.
M.
Signs located on public property, including signs affixed to utility poles, trees or projecting onto the public right-of-way, except otherwise exempt temporary signs pursuant to Section 233.08(O) and those required by law. This section shall not prohibit the placement of advertising panels on public service items including, but not limited to, trash receptacles, bicycle racks, bus benches, transit shelters, and telephone booths, within public rights-of-way or in publicly operated beaches or parks provided such items are placed in accord with an agreement granted by the City Council, and for such signs proposed in the coastal zone, subject to approval of a coastal development permit unless otherwise exempt.
N.
Vehicle
signs, signs affixed to automobiles, trucks, trailers or other vehicles
on public or private property for the purpose of advertising, identifying
or providing direction to a use or activity not related to the lawful
use of the vehicle for delivering merchandise or rendering service.
Any such vehicle signs which have as their primary purpose to serve
as a non-moving or moving display are prohibited.
O.
Within
the coastal zone, signs that limit or prohibit public access to public
coastal areas, public accessways and/or to public parks except, subject
to approval of a coastal development permit, when necessary for public
safety, no other feasible alternative exists, the signs are consistent
with all other applicable local coastal program requirements, and
are subject to a requirement that the signs shall be removed as soon
as the public safety issue is resolved.
P.
Within
the coastal zone, signs that adversely affect scenic and visual qualities
of coastal areas and public parks shall be prohibited except, subject
to approval of a coastal development permit, when necessary for public
safety, no other feasible alternative exists, the signs are consistent
with all other applicable local coastal program requirements, and
are subject to a requirement that the signs shall be removed as soon
as the safety issue is resolved.
(3334-6/97, 3360-12/97, 3826-4/09, 3881-8/10, 3981-8/13,
4047-5/15)
Electronic readerboards are permitted subject to review by the
Design Review Board, and approval of a conditional use permit by the
Zoning Administrator.
A.
Required Findings. Prior to approving a conditional use permit
to allow an electronic readerboard sign, the Zoning Administrator
shall make the following findings:
1.
The
proposed electronic readerboard sign conforms with the standards and
criteria as set forth in this chapter;
2.
The
proposed electronic readerboard sign is compatible with other signs
on the site and in the vicinity;
3.
The
proposed electronic readerboard sign will not adversely impact traffic
circulation in adjacent rights-of-way or create a hazard to vehicular
or pedestrian traffic; and
4.
The
proposed electronic readerboard sign shall not have adverse visual
impacts on adjoining commercial and/or residential neighborhoods.
B.
Readerboard Sign Criteria.
1.
Electronic
readerboards may be freestanding or wall type signs.
2.
The
maximum number of electronic readerboards shall be one per site.
3.
The
maximum sign area shall be 115 square feet; 90 square feet for message
center; and 25 feet for other information.
4.
The
maximum height of a freestanding electronic readerboard sign shall
be 25 feet.
5.
The
electronic readerboard shall have cylinders, a shade screen and a
photocell for reducing the intensity of lighting at night.
6.
The
maximum measurable light output of the electronic readerboard shall
not exceed 50 foot-candles at any property line.
C.
Location Requirements.
1.
Electronic
readerboards shall only be allowed on parcels abutting a freeway and
on parcels abutting Beach Boulevard, excluding the portion along Beach
Boulevard designated as a landscape corridor south of Adams to Pacific
Coast Highway.
2.
Minimum
lot frontage: 200 feet.
3.
Minimum
distance between electronic readerboards: 150 feet.
4.
Minimum
distance to any residence: 150 feet.
D.
Other Standards.
1.
Where
a site has an electronic readerboard, temporary banners, balloons,
flags, etc., shall be permitted a maximum of 15 days per calendar
year.
2.
Hours
of operation: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. At least 10% of the message
time, or any percentage deemed necessary by the City for emergency
conditions, shall be used for public service announcements.
3.
Messages
in an electronic readerboard shall be no faster than one message every
four seconds, and the minimum interval between messages shall be at
least one second. Continuous motion of messages is not permitted.
4.
Light
intensity changes (other than between day and night uses) are not
permitted.
5.
In addition
to the electronic readerboard sign, one monument sign, maximum of
seven feet in height and a maximum 50 square feet in sign area, may
be permitted and all other signage shall be brought into conformance
with this chapter.
(3334-6/97, 3360-12/97, 3711-6/05, 3826-4/09)
Off-site electronic readerboard signs may be permitted subject
to review by the Design Review Board and approval of a conditional
use permit by the Zoning Administrator. Off-site electronic readerboards
as part of an electric vehicle charging station may be permitted subject
to building permit and compliance with criteria in subsection F below.
Approval of all other electronic readerboard signs shall be subject
to the following criteria, subsections A through E.
A.
Required Findings. Prior to approving a conditional use permit
to allow a multiple user electronic readerboard sign, the Zoning Administrator
shall make the following findings:
1.
The
proposed electronic readerboard sign conforms with the standards and
criteria as set forth in the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance.
2.
The
proposed electronic readerboard sign will not adversely impact traffic
circulation in adjacent right-of-way or create a hazard to vehicle
or pedestrian traffic.
B.
Multiple User Readerboard Sign Criteria.
1.
Multiple
user electronic readerboard signs may be located at a site which is
not the location of any of the parties using the sign for advertising.
2.
Multiple
user electronic readerboard shall be freestanding.
3.
The
maximum sign area shall be 1,200 square feet.
4.
The
maximum height of a multiple user readerboard sign shall be 85 feet.
5.
The
multiple user readerboard shall have cylinders or directional incandescent
lamps and have a shade screen or louver system, a shade screen and
a photocell for reducing the intensity of lighting at night.
C.
Lighting Standards.
1.
The
maximum night time light intensity and illuminance shall conform to
the following:
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30
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70
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85
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125
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145
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170
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The maximum night time illuminance shall be measured
at the receptor site, at ground level, by a direct-reading, portable
light meter. Measurements shall not be made within one hour after
sunset or before sunrise.
2.
Illuminance
shall be determined by the difference between a reading taken with
the sign on and another reading taken within three minutes with the
sign off.
3.
An illuminance
chart shall be prepared by a licensed engineer and submitted to the
Director for approval prior to installation. Conformance with this
section shall be verified by actual measurements made, as specified
herein, after installation. The method of measurement and results
shall be subject to approval of the Director.
E.
Other Standards.
1.
No off-site
electronic readerboard will be permitted except for multiple users.
2.
At least
20% of the message time, or any percentage deemed necessary by the
City for emergency conditions, shall be used for public service announcements.
3.
Messages
in a multiple user sign shall be no faster than one message every
four seconds and the minimum interval between messages shall be at
least one second.
4.
Light
intensity changes (other than between day and night uses) are not
permitted.
F.
Electronic Vehicle Charging Station Sign (EVCSS) Standards.
1.
The
EVCSS shall have a maximum of two sides and a maximum of nine square
feet of signage on each side. The maximum height of an EVCSS is five
feet and shall be designed with a solid monument type base and integrated
into the EV charging station.
2.
All
EVCSS shall be located at the head of each parking stall and oriented
toward the single vehicle user and/or adjacent sidewalk. The EVCSS
shall maintain a minimum 10 feet by 10 feet visibility triangle at
the foot of each parking stall. The EVCSS shall not encroach into
the required parking stall dimensions. If located within a landscaped
area, any required landscaping shall be replaced.
3.
Only
static or still pictures and images are permitted on the EVCSS; moving
video type images are not permitted.
4.
No audio
or sound components are permitted on the EVCSS.
5.
The
EVCSS shall be located a minimum of 150 feet from any residential
property line or residential use.
6.
The
EVCSS shall dim by at least 50% between 8:00 pm and 8:00 am.
7.
There
shall be a maximum of two EVCSS for every 100 parking stalls on the
property.
8.
An EVCSS
with Level 1 (approximately 120 volt outlet) and Level 2 (approximately
240 volt outlet) Chargers shall be provided free of charge to the
public consumer; Level 3 Direct Current Fast Chargers (approximate
range in output from 50 kW to 350 kW) may include a fee to the consumer.
11.
Electric
vehicle charging stations, which include readerboard signage granted
under this section, shall be in operational working condition at all
times and, at a minimum, available for use during regular business
hours. When an electric vehicle charging station is not operational
for 14 consecutive days, it shall be considered to have been removed
from service. If removed from service, the EVCSS shall be removed
from the site and the parking spaces shall be returned to their original
condition within 30 days.
(3334-6/97, 3360-12/97, 3711-6/05, 3826-4/09; 4234-3/22)
Subdivision directional signs shall contain only the name of
a development, the developer, price information, and directional information
for land development projects located within the City. Sign permits
for off-site subdivision directional signs for land development projects
shall be limited to no more than six off-site signs, and approval
for such signs shall be subject to the following standards:
A.
Location Requirements.
1.
Signs
shall not be located within any street medians, divides, or other
public rights-of-way or on any property developed with residential
uses other than that of the subdivision identified.
2.
Signs
located on the same side of the street shall be a minimum of 600 feet
from any other subdivision directional sign except a sign may be permitted
on each corner of the intersection of arterial highways.
B.
Permit Expiration. Sign permits issued for subdivision directional
signs shall expire either one year from the date of issuance or on
the date 90% of the project's units have all been sold, leased, or
rented for the first time, whichever is sooner. Annual renewals may
be granted for such time as units still exist for sale; however, no
more than one directional sign is allowed after 90% of the units are
sold, leased or rented.
C.
Street Widening. When a sign conflicts with street widening
or construction, it shall be removed upon written notice at no cost
to any public agency.
D.
Required Bond. Prior to the issuance of a building permit,
the applicant shall file a cash bond in an amount set by resolution
of the City Council. The full bond amount shall be refunded if the
sign structure is removed and the site restored to its original condition
within 15 days after the expiration of the permit. If the sign structure
is not removed, the City shall remove the sign and its supporting
structure with the cost deducted from the cash bond, and any remainder
refunded.
(3334-6/97, 3826-4/09)
A.
Promotional
activity signs may be placed on a site subject to the issuance of
a temporary sign permit by the Director, and provided that such signs
comply with all of the standards set forth in this section, and provided
such signs do not create safety hazards or block signs identifying
adjoining establishments.
B.
A temporary
sign permit for a promotional activity sign, banners, pennant or pennants,
unless otherwise specified, shall be valid for a maximum of 90 days
in any calendar year and shall not be renewable.
C.
Promotional
activity banners shall not exceed one square foot of banner area for
each linear foot of building frontage and in no case shall the total
banner area exceed 100 square feet. Pennants shall be limited to a
maximum of one square foot for each pennant.
D.
A promotional activity banner, as permitted above, shall not be affected by the issuance of a grand opening promotional activity sign permit during the same calendar year. The size of a grand opening promotional activity banner shall not exceed the size specified in Section 233.18(C).
E.
Promotional
activity signs, banners, and pennants shall be maintained and not
be in a condition of disrepair. Disrepair shall include torn, faded
or sagging signs.
F.
The Director
may approve a temporary sign permit for a promotional sign, to be
displayed on a site with electronic readerboards up to a maximum of
15 days per calendar year.
G.
Vehicle
sales businesses and automobile dealerships located on Beach Boulevard
may, without first obtaining a temporary use permit from the Director,
display promotional activity signs, banners, pennants, and car-top
signs that comply with the following standards:
1.
Eighteen-inch
non-metallic helium balloons and large non-metallic inflatables may
be displayed on the weekends (Friday 9:00 a.m. through Sunday 12:00
midnight), provided they do not project over the public right-of-way.
2.
Automobile
dealerships on Beach Boulevard shall be permitted to display flags,
pennants, banners and car-top signs throughout the year.
H.
Vehicle
sales businesses and automobile dealerships located on Beach Boulevard
shall obtain a temporary sign permit for the use of large displays
and inflatables larger than 18 inches in diameter. The displays and
inflatables shall be affixed directly to the ground or roof of a building.
The displays and inflatables shall be limited to a maximum of 12 weekends
per calendar year.
(3334-6/97, 3360-12/97, 3826-4/09)
A.
A Planned Sign Program shall be submitted to the Director when required by Section 233.04(B). Such program shall be reviewed and approved by the Director prior to issuance of any building permit. The purpose of the Planned Sign Program is to encourage coordinated and quality sign design as well as to permit more flexible sign standards for commercial and industrial centers.
B.
The standards of Section 233.06 shall be used as a guide in the design of a Planned Sign Program. The property owner shall designate a person or firm as the primary liaison with the City for the purpose of submitting sign permit requests in conformance with the approved Planned Sign Program.
C.
Planned
sign program applications shall be submitted to the Planning Division
and shall include the following:
1.
A site
plan, drawn to scale, depicting the precise locations of all buildings
and signs;
2.
Drawings
and/or sketches indicating the exterior surface details of all buildings
on the site on which wall signs, directory signs, or projecting signs
are proposed;
3.
Written
text describing the specific sign criteria for the property. The program
shall, at minimum, include provisions regulating sign height, area,
sign type, colors, design and location;
4.
A statement
of the reasons for any requested modifications to the provisions or
standards of this chapter; and
5.
The
name, address, and telephone number of the person or firm responsible
for administering the Planned Sign Program.
D.
A Planned Sign Program may include more than one freestanding sign per parcel or other deviations from the standards of this chapter, provided that the total sign area does not exceed the area otherwise permitted by Section 233.06 by more than 10%, or by 30% for multiple automobile franchises occupying the same lot, and commercial businesses with 50,000 square feet or more of floor area. In approving a Planned Sign Program, the Director shall find that the proposed signs are compatible with the style or character of existing improvements on the site and are well related to each other, reflecting a common theme and design style.
E.
The Director
may require any reasonable conditions necessary to carry out the intent
of the Planned Sign Program. For developments with existing signs,
a schedule or phasing plan for bringing such signs into conformance
with the Planned Sign Program shall be submitted and become part of
the approval of the Planned Sign Program. A cash bond may be required
to guarantee their modification or removal.
(3334-6/97, 3360-12/97, 3527-2/02, 3826-4/09)
A.
Signs
within the Downtown Specific Plan or located in any other specific
plan areas shall comply with any additional requirements outlined
within the plan itself and any applicable design guidelines.
B.
Non-commercial
murals, non-commercial large graphic designs, and statuary shall be
subject to review by the Director for the sole purpose of ensuring
that such displays will not pose a hazard to public health, safety
or welfare.
C.
No window
or contiguous window panes shall be covered by paper or painting signs
that exceed 20% of the total area of that window; however, windows
may be covered up to 50% during the month of December.
(3334-6/97, 3360-12/97, 3826-4/09)
A.
Continuation of Use. A nonconforming sign may be maintained
on site after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this
title, provided that the nonconforming sign is not:
1.
Changed
to another nonconforming sign; or
2.
Structurally
altered so as to extend its useful life; or
3.
Expanded or altered as defined in Section 233.28, except that a change of sign panel/face may be permitted provided the items of information on the sign (i.e., business name) remain the same; or
4.
Reestablished
after discontinuance for 90 days or more; or
5.
Reestablished
after damage or destruction of more than 50% of the sign value at
the time of such damage or destruction.
B.
Signs
replaced or requested to be modified at the owner's initiative shall
comply with all current provisions of this chapter unless the Director
approves a sign code exception, a limited sign permit or Planned Sign
Program.
(3334-6/97, 3360-12/97, 3826-4/09)
A.
Signs
shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter, the Uniform Building
Code and National Electric Code, as adopted by the City.
B.
Any sign
by design, location or configuration that violates this chapter or
creates a pedestrian or vehicle hazard is deemed to be a public nuisance
and subject to enforcement under this Code and/or the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code.
(3334-6/97, 3360-12/97, 3826-4/09)
The following definitions shall apply to the provisions in this chapter. General definitions are contained in Chapter 203.
A sign which no longer directs, advertises or identifies
a legal business establishment, product or activity on the premises
where such sign is displayed.
Any change of copy, sign face, color, size, shape, illumination,
position, location, construction, or supporting structure of any sign.
Any sign which is designed to give a message through a sequence
of progressive changes of parts or lights or degree of lighting.
The area included within the outer dimensions of a sign (excluding
structural supports).
For freestanding signs, sign area shall be calculated on one
face of the sign, provided a sign face on a double-sided sign is not
separated from the opposite side of the sign by more than 12 inches
at any point.
For illuminated awning or canopy signs, sign area shall be calculated
around the sign copy only.
For signs without a border or frame (channel or skeleton letters),
the area shall be within a rectangle or eight continuous straight
lines (with right angles) formed around the extreme outer limits of
the sign message, including all figures and any background or color
which is an integral part of the sign.
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A shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a
building and composed of non-rigid materials except for the supporting
framework.
A sign painted on, printed on, or attached flat against the
surface of an awning.
A temporary sign composed of fabric or flexible material
with no enclosing frame.
An internally illuminated freestanding sign designed with
opaque sign faces/panels, and illumination for items of information
only.
The linear extent of a building or business which has frontage
on either a street or parking area. Only one side of the building
facing the street or parking area shall be used to determine the maximum
sign area.
A sign which serves to identify only the name and address
of the premises, business, building or portion of building upon which
it is located and includes no other advertising such as product lists,
phone numbers and hours of operation. Logos may also be permitted.
A permanent roof-like structure which extends along and projects
beyond the wall of a building, or is freestanding as common in service
stations, and is generally designed and constructed to provide protection
from the weather.
A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters or illustrations
that can be changed manually or electrically without altering the
face or surface of the sign.
Individual letters or figures, illuminated or non-illuminated,
affixed to a building or freestanding sign structure.
A temporary sign identifying the persons, firms or businesses
directly connected with a construction or development project and
may include the name of the future site occupant.
An on-premises incidental sign designed to guide or direct
pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
A changeable message sign consisting of a matrix of lamps
which are computer controlled.
Neon tubing used for lighting in signs and other building
identification such as raceways and accent lighting.
Visible tube or box behind a wall sign used to house electrical
wiring for the wall sign.
An illuminated sign which contains an intermittent or sequential
flashing light source or any other such means to attract attention.
This definition is not intended to include "changeable copy signs"
or "animated signs."
A sign permanently attached to the ground and which does
not have a building as its primary structural support. This includes
ground signs, pole signs and monument signs.
A promotional activity not exceeding 90 calendar days used
by newly established businesses to inform the public of their location
and services.
See Freestanding Sign.
A sign which was erected without obtaining a permit as required
by this chapter, that does not meet the requirements of the ordinance
codified in this title, or has not received legal nonconforming status.
A small sign pertaining to goods, products, services or facilities
which are available on the premises where the sign occurs and intended
primarily for the convenience of the public.
A light cast on the surface of a sign from an exterior source.
Any site containing three or more industrial activities.
A development or site comprised of one or more parcels served
by common accessways, driveways, parking and landscaping.
Any sign face which is artificially lit from the inside.
Each word, design, symbol, or figure.
A permit approved by the Director that permits a temporary
sign used to advertise a short-term special activity or sale, i.e.,
grand opening, under new ownership, fall sale, etc., and maintenance
or modification to the face or copy of a nonconforming sign to extend
a use of the sign for a time period deemed appropriate by the Director,
but not to exceed two years.
A trademark or company name symbol.
A sloped roof or roof-like facade.
See Canopy.
A freestanding sign with a solid base.
Any sign or device which has any visible moving part, visible
revolving part, or visible mechanical movement.
An attached sign which designates the names and/or address
of a business, and/or the words "entrance" or "exit."
A sign that does not have a message that is commercial in
nature, such as, but not limited to, signs that are political in nature,
social issues, religious messages, beliefs, candidates, or other non-commercial
content. Non-commercial signs do not include:
Signs that promote the sale, lease or exchange of goods, services,
or property.
Signs that identify or attract attention to any place which
sells, leases, or exchanges goods, services or property.
Signs that identify or attract attention to any club, nonprofit
facility, governmental office or facility, or other such place where
a person, group of persons, or organization is engaged in any activity
involving interaction with the general public or a significant portion
thereof, whether for income purposes or not.
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Construction Signs as defined in this Section.
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A sign which was erected legally but does not comply with
provisions of the current sign ordinance.
Any sign which advertises goods, products, services or facilities
not sold, produced, manufactured or furnished on the premises on which
the sign is located. These signs are also known as outdoor advertising,
billboards, and poster panels.
A sign which pertains to the use(s) of the site on which
it is located.
A sign which identifies a building for sale or lease which
is open and available for inspection.
A required component for certain sign permits that incorporates
coordinated and quality sign design elements and is reviewed and approved
by the Director.
Advertising of a retail item accompanying its display, e.g.,
an advertisement on a product dispenser.
See Freestanding Sign.
Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or a building.
A sign which is attached to and projects from the wall of
the building more than 18 inches and which has its display surface
perpendicular to such wall, to the structure to which it is attached.
A temporary sign used to advertise a short-term special activity
or sale, i.e., grand opening, under new ownership, fall sale, etc.
Signage that directs the general public to the coast or sea
and/or public amenities available for general public use.
shall mean the area across, along, beneath, in, on, over,
under, upon, and within the dedicated public alleys, boulevards, courts,
lanes, roads, sidewalks, streets, and ways within the City, as they
now exist or hereafter will exist.
Any sign intended primarily to promote items of general interest
to the community such as time, temperature, date, atmospheric conditions,
news or traffic control, etc.
Any temporary sign indicating that the premises on which
the sign is located is for sale, lease or rent.
An attached sign constructed upon or over a roof, or placed
so as to extend above the visible roofline; or a freestanding sign
which is greater in height than the building it serves to identify.
Any sign or portion thereof which physically revolves about
an axis.
Any medium for visual communication, including its structure
and component parts, which is used or intended to be used to attract
attention.
A deviation to some of the specifications set forth in this
chapter that is approved by the Director.
Any words, letters, numbers, figures, designs or other symbolic
representation incorporated into a sign for the purpose of attracting
attention.
Measurement from the adjacent sidewalk or curb to the highest
portion of the sign, including architectural elements.
One or more parcels of land identified by the assessor's
records where an integrated building development has been approved
or proposed. The site shall include all parcels of land contained
within or a part of the development application.
The length of a lot or parcel of land along or fronting a
street.
A temporary sign advertising or pertaining to any civic,
patriotic, or special event of a general public interest taking place
within the City.
A sign providing direction to a land development project
pursuant to this chapter.
A painted design which covers an area greater than 10% of
a wall, building facade, or other structure.
A sign which is installed for a limited time and is not constructed
or intended for long-term use.
A sign painted or constructed of paper or other lightweight
material and affixed to the interior or exterior side of a window
or glass area on a building for a limited time.
Any sign which is attached or erected on the exterior, posted,
or painted or suspended from or otherwise affixed to a wall of a building
including the parapet, with the display surface of the sign parallel
to the building wall, and which does not project more than 18 inches
from the building, or project above the height of the wall or parapet.
A sign in which the name, address, phone number, or hours
of operation are applied directly to the window of a business, or
a sign visible through the window from the street.
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(3334-6/97, 3360-12/97, 3826-4/09, 4047-5/15)
The owner of any sign which is otherwise allowed by this Chapter
may substitute non-commercial copy in lieu of any other commercial
or non-commercial copy. The purpose of this provision is to prevent
any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over non-commercial
speech, or favoring any particular non-commercial message over any
other non-commercial message.
(4047-5/15)
