The purposes and intent of the regulations in this chapter are
to:
A.
Promote
signage which allows for easy identification of businesses and occupancies
while comprehensively addressing community aesthetic concerns about
visual clutter and visual blight;
B.
Maintain
and enhance the city's appearance by regulating the design, character,
location, number, type, quality of materials, size, illumination and
maintenance of signs;
C.
Limit
the size and number of signs to levels that reasonably allow for the
identification of a residential, public or commercial location and
the nature of any such commercial business;
D.
Enable
the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign requirements;
E.
Generally
limit commercial signage to on-site locations in order to protect
the aesthetic environment from the visual clutter associated with
the unrestricted proliferation of signs, while providing channels
of communication to the public;
F.
Regulate
signs in a manner so as to not physically interfere with or obstruct
the vision of pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
G.
Protect
and improve pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety by balancing the
need for signs that facilitate the safe and smooth flow of traffic
(e.g., directional signs and on-site signs) without an excess of signage
which may distract drivers or overload their capacity to quickly receive
information;
H.
Allow
adequate opportunities for the communication of noncommercial and
commercial speech;
I.
Respect
and protect the right of free speech by sign display, while reasonably
regulating the structural, locational and other noncommunicative aspects
of signs, generally for the public health, safety, welfare and specifically
to serve the public interests in community aesthetics, and traffic
and pedestrian safety;
J.
Implement
the goals and policies of the city's general plan, specific plans,
design guidelines and municipal code;
K.
Encourage
signs that are appropriate to the land use zone in which they are
located and consistent with the permitted uses of the subject property;
L.
Establish
sign sizes in relationship to the scale of the parcel and building
on which the sign is to be placed or to which it pertains;
M.
Regulate
signs in a constitutional manner, which is content-neutral as to noncommercial
signs and viewpoint-neutral as to commercial signs. All administrative
interpretations and discretion are to be exercised in light of this
policy and consistent with the purposes and intent stated in this
section.
(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
Words and phrases used in this chapter have the meanings set forth in this section. Words and phrases not defined in this section, but defined in Chapter 17.08 of this title, are given the meanings set forth in Chapter 17.08 of this title.
means any sign which is no longer in use or identifies or
pertains to a business, occupancy or use that no longer exists.
means a sign, temporarily or permanently affixed to the ground,
which is constructed in such a manner as to form an "A" or tent-like
shape, fastened or not at the top, with each face held at an appropriate
distance by a supporting member.
means any sign that uses movement, lighting, or special materials
to depict action or create a special effect to imitate movement. Time
and temperature devices are not considered animated signs.
means any temporary sign of lightweight fabric or similar
flexible material which projects from or hangs from a building, pole
or wire affixed to the ground or to a building. Banners include, but
are not limited to, pennants, flags affixed vertically or horizontally.
Banner does not include a single state or country flag.
means a sign attached to a piece of furniture, such as a
bus bench or similar device.
means that portion of the building or tenant space which
is predominantly oriented toward a public or private right-of-way,
courtyard, pedestrian access, parking lot or parking lot drive aisle.
means a sign that is designed to support the passage or defeat
of any measure on a ballot or to influence voters with respect to
the nomination, election, defeat, or removal of a candidate from public
office at any national, state, or local election.
means any wording, logo or other representation that, directly
or indirectly, names, advertises or calls attention to a business,
product, service or other commercial activity.
means any sign, wording, logo, picture, transparency, mechanical
device or other representation that is intended to attract attention
to a commercial or industrial business, occupancy, product, good,
service, or other commercial or industrial activity for a commercial
or industrial purpose.
means a temporary sign denoting the architects, engineers,
owners, lenders, contractors, future tenants and others associated
with a construction project, but which contains no other advertising
matter.
means any sign which guides the reader to a specific location.
means the community development director, or any person designated
by the director to act in the director's behalf.
means to build, construct, attach, hand, place, suspend or
affix to or upon any surface.
means a singular piece of fabric or similar material, typically
rectangular or square, attached to a pole mounted in the ground or
on a building with colors or symbols. Flags are either mounted on
poles mounted permanently on the ground or a building, having a noncommercial
image or message. For example, may include a local, state, or federal
flag, a flag with no text and only visual imagery, or religious symbology.
means a piece or multiple pieces of fabric or similar material
mounted on a flexible pole, not permanently affixed in the ground
or on a building, with a commercial message, commercial branding,
or meant to be attention getting.
means any sign which, by method or manner of illumination,
flashes, winks or blinks with varying light intensity, shows motion,
or creates the illusion of motion; revolves in a manner to create
the illusion of being on or off; changes color or appears to change
color or where the intensity of light changes or appears to change.
Time and temperature devices are not considered flashing signs.
means any sign supported by one or more upright poles or
rock, block, or masonry base in or upon the ground, other than an
outdoor advertising structure, and not attached to a building.
means a sign indicating, and limited to, the brand or trade
name, method of sale, grade designation and price per gallon of gasoline
or other motor vehicle fuel offered for sale on the premises, and
such other information as may be required by law.
means a sign that is held by or otherwise mounted on a person.
For the purposes of this chapter, a hand-held sign does not include
a noncommercial sign.
means a temporary sign or display erected in recognition
of any religious and/or city, state or federally recognized holiday.
means:
Any sign originally erected or installed without first complying
with all structural, locational, design, building, and electrical
regulations in effect at the time of its construction or installation;
Any commercial sign that is not maintained, or is not used to
identify or advertise an ongoing business, occupancy, product, good
or service available on the site of the sign for more than 90 days;
Any unsafe sign;
Any legal nonconforming sign that has not been removed following
the expiration of any applicable amortization period provided in this
code; and
Any sign that is in violation of the provisions of this chapter.
means a nonilluminated sign indicating credit cards accepted,
trade affiliations, no solicitation, no trespassing, nameplates and
similar property-related matters.
means any sign which was approved by the county prior to
city incorporation or approved by the city and erected or installed
in compliance with all structural, locational, design, building, and
electrical regulations at the time of its erection or installation,
but which no longer conforms to the provisions of this chapter.
means any symbol of any color or shape that is used by itself
or in conjunction with text to identify the business. Logos which
are comprised of text only shall be considered as text only.
means any changeable copy, including electronic copy, sign
attached, fastened or mounted on a permanent roof-like structure projecting
from a wall of a building.
means a wall or monument sign displaying a list of items
available with prices at a drive-through business for the purpose
of taking drive-through orders.
means the use of a moving trailer, automobile, truck, or
any other vehicle to display commercial or noncommercial messages
primarily for advertising purposes unrelated to the principal use
of such vehicle.
means a sign that is completely self-supporting, has its
sign face or base on the ground, and has no air space, columns or
supports visible between the ground and the bottom of the sign.
means an organization chartered in the city of Moorpark in
accordance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
means an on-site sign that identifies a residential subdivision
or area of common interest but contains no other advertising copy.
means a sign consisting of an internally illuminated glass
tube which is bent to form letters, symbols or other shapes.
means the messaging used on a sign that does not name, advertise
or call attention to a commercial or industrial business, commodity,
product, good, service or other commercial or industrial activity
for a commercial or industrial purpose.
means a sign that does contain a noncommercial message or
imagery.
means a commercial sign not located on the site of the business
or entity indicated or advertised by the sign, or a commercial sign
advertising a commodity, good, product, service or other commercial
or industrial activity which originates on a site other than where
the sign is located.
means any commercial sign which directs attention to a commercial
or industrial occupancy, business, commodity, good, product, service
or other commercial or industrial activity conducted, sold or offered
upon the site where the sign is maintained. For the purposes of this
chapter, all signs with noncommercial messages are deemed to be "on-site,"
regardless of location.
means any sign which is intended to be and is so constructed
as to be of lasting and enduring condition, remaining unchanged in
character, condition (beyond normal wear and tear) and position and
in a permanent manner affixed to the ground, wall or building.
means a freestanding sign that is not permanently affixed,
anchored or secured to either the ground or a structure on the premises
it is intended to occupy, but does not include hand-held signs. For
the purposes of this title, a portable sign does not include a noncommercial
sign.
means a sign mounted perpendicular to the wall or building
face or structure.
means a freestanding sign, other than a monument sign, in
which the sign face is separated from ground level by means of one
or more supports such as poles, pole covers or columns.
means any temporary sign that relates to the sale, lease
or exchange of all or a portion of the premises upon which it is located,
not including permanent signs with rental or leasing information.
means any advertisement device attached to a sign which projects
or is outside of the area of the sign.
means a sign affixed on, above, over, or through the roof
of any building or structure which projects above the eave line or
parapet wall of the building or structure. On buildings with mansard
roofs, the roof shall be determined to be the eave line of the mansard.
Signs projecting above the eave line on a building with a mansard
roof where the sign has been architecturally integrated into the design
of the mansard are not considered a roof sign.
means any device, fixture, placard or structure, including
its component parts, which draws attention to an object, product,
place, activity, opinion, person, institution, organization, or place
of business, or which identifies or promotes the interests of any
person, and which is to be viewed from any public street, road, highway,
right-of-way or parking area. The following are not within the definition
of "sign" for the regulatory purposes of this chapter:
Signs required on private property consistent with the requirements
of the California Vehicle Code;
Any public or legal notice required by a court or public agency;
Memorial tablets or signs not exceeding two square feet, including
those indicating names of buildings and dates of construction, when
cut into a masonry surface or inlaid so as to be part of the building;
Signs required to be maintained by law or governmental order,
rule or regulation, with a total surface area not exceeding 10 square
feet, except as otherwise required by law;
Street address numbers with a total surface area not exceeding
two square feet per address;
Signs placed or required by a public utility for public safety;
Holiday signs or displays on commercial or industrial buildings;
Signs erected for city-sponsored and co-sponsored events;
Noncommercial flags not exceeding 30 square feet for each lot
in a residential zone or 75 square feet for each lot in a commercial
or industrial zone, provided that the pole or other structure upon
which they are flown meets applicable setback and height limitations
of the zone in which it is located.
means a sign utilized for the purpose of indicating the flow
of traffic or travel to reach a specific residential subdivision,
and the copy of which is limited to identifying the subdivision together
with specific directions to enable the traveler to locate the subdivision.
means a temporary sign that contains the name of, and information
relating to, a subdivision being offered for sale or lease for the
first time but contains no other advertising copy.
means any sign constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric,
cardboard, wallboard, wood or other light materials, with or without
frames, intended to be displayed for a limited period of time, including
banners as defined in this section.
means a dangerous structure or components as set forth in Chapter 15.08 of this code.
means any sign that is affixed to the interior side of a
window and is visible from the exterior of the window, including open/closed
signs. Signs placed inside a building, located at least 36 inches
from any window or that are not visible from the exterior of the building
are not considered window signs.
(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
This chapter regulates signs located on private property within
all land use zones of the city and on property owned by public agencies
other than the city and over which the city has zoning and land use
regulatory power. Except where otherwise expressly provided in this
chapter, all signs located in such areas of the city must be erected
and maintained in conformity with this chapter.
(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
A.
Sign
Permit Required. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter,
it is unlawful for any person to place, erect, structurally or electrically
alter (not including a change in sign copy or sign face), move or
display any temporary or permanent sign without first obtaining a
sign permit from the community development department in accordance
with the provisions of this chapter. No sign permit is required for
cleaning or other normal maintenance of a properly approved sign,
unless a structural or electrical change is made.
B.
Owner's
Consent Required. Property owner consent or consent of the person
in control or possession of the property is required before any sign
may be erected on any private property within the city.
C.
Noncommercial
Signs. Noncommercial signs are allowed wherever commercial or industrial
signage is permitted and are subject to the same standards and total
maximum allowances per site, building or tenant of each sign type
specified in this chapter. A permit is required for a permanent noncommercial
sign if there is no permit for the permanent commercial sign. For
purposes of this chapter, all noncommercial speech messages are deemed
to be "on site."
D.
Substitution
of Noncommercial Message. With prior consent of the property owner
or person in control or possession of the property, a noncommercial
message of any type may be substituted for all or part of the commercial
or noncommercial message on any sign allowed under this chapter. No
special or additional approval is required to substitute a noncommercial
message for any other message on an allowable sign, provided the sign
structure is already approved or exempt from the approval requirement
and no structural or electrical change is made. When a noncommercial
message is substituted for any other message, however, the sign is
still subject to the same design, locational and structural regulations
(e.g., color, materials, size, height, illumination, maintenance,
duration of display, etc.) as well as all building and electrical
code requirements, as would apply if the sign were used to display
a commercial message. In the event of any perceived or actual conflict
between the general provisions of this subsection and any other specific
provisions in this chapter, the provisions of this subsection will
prevail.
E.
Substitution
of Commercial Messages. The substitution of one commercial message
for another commercial message is not automatically allowed nor is
the free substitution of a commercial message in a place where only
a noncommercial message is allowed. In addition, no off-site commercial
messages may be substituted for on-site commercial messages.
F.
Legal
Nature of Sign Rights and Duties. All rights, duties and responsibilities
related to permanent signs are attached to the land on which the signs
are erected or displayed and run with the land or personal property.
The city may demand compliance with this chapter and with the terms
of any sign permit from the permit holder, the owner of the sign,
the property owner or person in control or possession of the property,
or the person erecting the sign.
(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
The following signs do not require a sign permit under Section 17.40.060, Administration, of this chapter nor will the area of such signs be included in the maximum area of signs permitted; however, each such sign must comply with all applicable requirements of this chapter. The intent of this section is to avoid unnecessary or time-consuming review procedures where certain permitted signs are minor or temporary, or the erection of such sign does not require review for compliance with the city's building or electrical codes.
A.
Campaign
signs;
B.
Construction
signs permitted by Section 17.40.100(D) of this chapter;
C.
Hand-held
noncommercial signs;
D.
Incidental
property-related signs that do not exceed two square feet in area,
such as traffic directional signs;
E.
Real
estate signs permitted by Sections 17.40.100(F) and 17.40.110(G) of
this chapter;
F.
Temporary
real estate signs for open houses consistent with Section 17.40.100(F)(2)
of this chapter;
G.
Temporary
freestanding noncommercial signs permitted by Section 17.40.100(E)
of this chapter;
H.
Window
signs permitted by Sections 17.40.110(B)(8) and (9) of this chapter.
(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
A.
Purpose.
The purpose of a sign permit is to help ensure compliance with the
provisions of this chapter, in particular, the provisions regulating
the design, illumination, location, materials, number, size and type
of sign.
B.
Sign
Permit Application Process.
1.
Where
specifically required by this chapter, an application for a sign permit
must be made in writing on the form provided by the community development
department and accompanied by any required materials, plans and exhibits,
and the fee paid as established by city council resolution.
2.
The
director shall initially review the application to determine if it
contains all the information and items required by the provisions
of this chapter and may be deemed complete.
3.
All
notices required by this chapter are deemed given upon the date any
such notice is either deposited in the United States mail or the date
upon which personal service of such notice is provided.
4.
No
sign permit application will be accepted if:
a.
Each illegal sign has not been legalized, removed or included in
the application;
b.
There is any other existing code violation located on the site of
the proposed sign that has not been corrected or abated at the time
of the application;
c.
The sign permit application is substantially the same as an application
previously denied, unless: (i) 12 months have elapsed since the date
of the last application, or (ii) new evidence or proof of changed
conditions is furnished in the new application;
d.
The applicant has not submitted for processing or obtained any applicable
use permit.
C.
Standard
Sign Permit Review Process.
1.
After
receiving a complete sign permit application, except for those sign
permits that require planning commission or city council approval,
the director shall cause the application to be reviewed and render
a written decision to approve or deny the application within 15 calendar
days.
2.
Determinations
on sign permit applications are to be guided by the standards and
criteria set forth in this chapter. An application shall be approved
whenever the proposed sign conforms to all design, size, height and
other standards for signs subject to a permit requirement, as such
requirements are set forth in this chapter.
3.
The
director may refer certain sign permit applications to the planning
commission for review. Such referral should be made within 10 days
of a complete application and acted upon by the planning commission
within 60 days or concurrent with any related and required project
approval that is presented to the planning commission. The planning
commission's approval may be conditional so as to ensure compliance
with the purposes and provisions of this title.
4.
An
application may be granted either in whole or in part when more than
one sign or location is proposed by an applicant. When an application
is denied in whole or in part, the determination of the director,
planning commission, or city council must be in writing and must specify
the grounds for such denial. Appeals of the determination of the director
or planning commission shall be in accordance with the provisions
of this title.
D.
Sign
Permit Review—Master Sign Programs, Modifications, and Variances.
1.
Master
Sign Programs. The director has the authority to establish master
sign programs with specific design standards to enable reasonable
flexibility for unique circumstances and special design themes per
Section 17.40.110(B) of this chapter. If a sign program is not required,
an applicant may request a sign program to address the unique character
of a use or site.
2.
Exceptions to Regulations. The director may grant an administrative exception for signs deviating from the provisions of this chapter or any limitations imposed upon the use or general design of the sign and may authorize modifications from the permitted sign area, height or setback requirements consistent with the provisions of Chapter 17.44, Application Review Procedures, of this title.
3.
Variances. The planning commission may grant variances from the provisions of this chapter for the erection and maintenance of signs when difficulties, unnecessary hardship or results inconsistent with the general purpose of this chapter would otherwise occur and would deprive the owner of rights enjoyed by others. The application, review process, and required findings for a sign variance will follow the applicable procedures set forth in Chapter 17.44, Application Review Procedures, of this title.
E.
Time
Limit. Signs authorized by a permit issued pursuant to this chapter
shall be erected and have obtained a final inspection within one year
of the issuance of the permit; otherwise, the approval will be null
and void.
F.
Revocation
of a Sign Permit. Subject to the provisions of this title, the director
may revoke any permit approval upon refusal of the permit holder to
comply with the provisions of this chapter after written notice of
noncompliance and at least 15 days' opportunity to cure.
(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
A.
Location
Standards.
1.
All
freestanding signs, including pylon signs and monument signs shall
be located entirely within the property on which the business is located.
2.
Except
as specifically provided in this chapter, no sign may be located upon
or project over a public right-of-way.
3.
Except
as specifically provided in this chapter, no sign may extend above
the eave line or parapet or the lowest point on the sloping roof of
the building on which it is located.
4.
Signs
must be designed and located so as not to interfere with the unobstructed
clear view of the public right-of-way and nearby traffic regulatory
signs or any pedestrian, bicyclist or motor vehicle driver.
5.
All
signs authorized under this title must be placed on the side of the
property facing on a public or private right-of-way.
B.
Wall
Sign Height. Wall sign height will be measured using the greatest
vertical measurement from grade level along the base of the sign structure
to the highest point of the sign. Sign height will be measured from
the elevation of the top of the curb fronting such sign when within
10 feet of a street property line. When a sign is set back from a
property line more than 10 feet, sign height will be measured from
the elevation of the ground level surrounding the base of the sign.
C.
Sign
Area Computation. Sign area will be computed by drawing a series of
no more than eight straight lines enclosing the entire perimeter of
the sign, including all text, emblems, arrows, ornaments, logos, or
other media. Where individual letters or symbols are attached directly
to the building surface, the sign area shall be the total area of
the message computed by drawing a series of no more than eight straight
lines enclosing the area of the message.
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(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
Each permanent approved sign shall comply with the following
standards:
A.
Materials
and Colors. All permanent signs shall be constructed of durable materials
that are compatible in appearance to the building supporting or identified
by the signs. Sign colors and materials shall be selected to be compatible
with the existing building designs and shall contribute to legibility
and design integrity.
B.
Relationship
to Buildings. Each permanent sign located upon a site with more than
one main building, such as a commercial, office or industrial complex
shall be designed to incorporate the materials common or similar to
all buildings.
C.
Relationship
to Other Signs. Where there is more than one sign on a site or building,
all permanent signs must have designs that similarly treat or incorporate
the following design elements:
D.
Sign
Illumination. Illumination from or upon any sign shall be shaded,
shielded, directed or reduced so as to minimize light spillage onto
the public right-of-way or adjacent properties, and in no event shall
illumination cause such excessive glare as to constitute a potential
hazard to traffic safety. Externally illuminated signs shall be lighted
by screened or hidden light sources.
E.
Construction.
Every sign, and all parts, portions and materials thereof, shall be
manufactured, assembled and erected in compliance with all applicable
state, federal and city regulations including the city's building
code and electrical code. Except for temporary signs and window signs,
signs shall be constructed of durable materials and securely affixed
to the ground, a building, or structure. Under no circumstances shall
a permanent sign have an exposed back, exposed wires or conduit.
F.
Maintenance.
Every sign and all parts, portions and materials shall be maintained
in good repair. The display surface of all signs shall be kept clean,
neatly painted, and free from rust, cracking, peeling, corrosion,
graffiti or other states of disrepair. This maintenance obligation
includes the replacement of malfunctioning or burned-out lamps, replacement
of broken faces, repainting of rust, chipped or peeling structures
or faces within 15 calendar days following written notification by
the city. When there is a change or discontinuance of a business or
occupancy such that a sign no longer represents a place of business
or occupancy, the sign shall be removed or the name of the prior business
or occupant either removed, or the sign face covered in a manner that
blends with the building or supporting structure.
G.
Restoration
of Building or Property Upon Sign Removal. Within 30 calendar days
of the removal of a sign from a building wall or from the grounds
of the premises if a freestanding sign, the wall of the building or
the grounds of the premises shall be repaired and restored to remove
any visible damage or blemish left by the removal of the sign.
(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
The purpose of this section is to provide additional signage
opportunities for advertising annual or one time events that provide
a direct benefit to the residents of Moorpark. Events sponsored by
Moorpark nonprofit organizations are permitted the following signs:
A.
Temporary
freestanding, wall-mounted or window banners are permitted on commercial
and industrialzoned property, with the permission of the property
owner. A total of 10 banners are allowed per event and only one per
lot or site. The banners shall not exceed 20 square feet in area and
shall be affixed to either a building, wall, or staking. No banner
shall be affixed above the roof eave line or on the roof. The banners
shall not be installed earlier than 15 calendar days prior to the
event and shall be removed within three calendar days following the
event. No subsequent event signing shall be permitted on the same
site for a minimum of 30 calendar days.
B.
Temporary
Directional Signs. Directional signs on commercial and industrial-zoned
property are permitted with the permission of the property owner.
The signs shall not exceed four square feet in area and three feet
in height. Directional signs shall not be located in the public right-of-way
unless an encroachment permit is issued. A total of 20 signs are allowed
per event. The directional signs shall not be installed earlier than
one calendar day prior to the event and shall be removed within three
calendar days following the event.
(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
Temporary directional signs for special events, such as festivals,
farmers' markets, and other events held in the old town commercial
(C-OT), planned community (P-C) and institutional (I) zones, for which
a temporary use permit or administrative permit has been granted,
are permitted on commercial and industrial-zoned property with written
permission of the property owner. The signs must be A-frame or other
portable type, designed in a professional manner, and must not exceed
four square feet in area and three feet in height. Signs may be double-faced.
Directional signs must be located at least 50 feet from the end of
a curb return at a street corner and may not be located in the public
right-of-way. A maximum of one sign per property and a total of 10
signs are allowed per event. Signs may only be installed during the
day of the event and must be removed within two hours following the
end of the event. For a multiday event, the temporary directional
signs must be removed within two hours following the end of each day's
activities.
(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
In addition to any other signage permitted under this chapter
or code, the following signage is permitted in residentially zoned
properties, including institutional uses such as religious establishments,
and for residential properties in commercial, industrial, or open
space zones, but used for residential purpose, subject to the applicable
regulations set forth in the table in this section.
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Table 17.40.100
RESIDENTIAL, INSTITUTIONAL, AND OPEN SPACE ZONES
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Sign Type
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Sign Location
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Maximum Sign Area, Height, and Width
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Other Regulations
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A. Residential, Single-Family
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1. Name plates (no sign permit required)
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Within the front yard setback.
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Area: 2 sq. ft. per face.
Signs may be double-faced.
Height: 6 ft.
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Number: 1.
Design: Limited to a wall or freestanding sign.
Illumination: None.
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2. Neighborhood identification
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At primary entrances as determined by the community development
director.
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Area: 32 sq. ft.
Height: 8 ft.
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Number: 2 per primary entrance.
Illumination: None.
Maintenance: Shall be maintained by the homeowners' association
or other responsible party approved by the community development director.
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B. Residential, Multiple-Family
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1. Monument sign
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Front yard or street side yard of a corner lot, provided it
is a minimum of 5 ft. from the front yard or street side yard property
line.
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Area: 24 sq. ft. per side.
Signs may be double-faced.
Height: 6 ft.
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Number: 1 per street frontage.
Illumination: External.
Landscaping: Minimum of 4 ft. of landscaping surrounding sign.
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2. Directory signs
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In a central location within a courtyard, or at the entrance
to the buildings.
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Area: 15 sq. ft.
Height: 5 ft.
Width: 3 ft.
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Number: Approved by sign permit.
Illumination: Internal.
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C. Institutional (including, but not limited to, religious
institutions, private schools, clubs, lodges)
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1. Monument sign
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Front yard or street side yard of a corner lot, provided it
is a minimum of 5 ft. from the front yard or street side yard property
line.
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Area: 24 sq. ft. per side.
Signs may be double-faced.
Height: 6 ft.
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Number: 1.
Illumination: External.
Landscaping: Minimum of 4 ft. of landscaping surrounding sign.
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2. Directory signs
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In a central location approved by the community development
director.
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Area: 15 sq. ft.
Height: 5 ft.
Width: 3 ft.
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Number: 1.
Design: Architecturally compatible to the building.
Illumination: Internal or external.
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D. Construction Signs
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Freestanding construction sign on the site of a valid building
permit (no sign permit required)
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Front or street side yard of a corner lot placed a minimum of
5 ft. from the required front or street side yard.
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Area: 6 sq. ft. per side.
Signs may be double-faced.
Height: 8 ft.
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Number: 1.
Illumination: None.
Duration: Within 7 calendar days after the issuance of a final
building permit, the sign shall be removed.
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E. Temporary Freestanding Signs
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1. On-site signs including garage and yard sale signs (no sign
permit required; posting of signs in the public rights-of-way, including
on light poles, utility poles, traffic signals, street signs and signposts,
warning signs and any other signs in the public rights-of-way is prohibited)
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On private property and not located in the public right-of-way.
Signs placed on private property require written authorization
from the property owner.
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Dimension: 2 ft.x 2 ft.
Height: 3 ft.
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Number: 1.
Duration: No more than 30 consecutive days, no more than 4 times per year, separated by at least 30 days between postings. Garage and yard sale signs limited to sale days, maximum duration and number of sale days per year as specified in Ch. 17.28 of this title, must be removed at the close of the sale activities each day.
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2. Off-site garage and yard sale signs (no sign permit required;
posting of signs in the public rights-of-way, including on light poles,
utility poles, traffic signals, street signs and signposts, warning
signs and any other signs in the public rights-of-way is prohibited)
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On private property and not located in the public right-of-way.
Signs placed on private property require written authorization
from the property owner.
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Dimension: 2 ft.x 2 ft.
Height: 3 ft.
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Number: 6.
Duration: Limited to sale days, maximum duration and number of sale days per year as specified in Ch. 17.28 of this title, must be removed at the close of the sale activities each day.
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F. Temporary Real Estate Signs for Properties for Lease
or Sale
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1. Real estate signs for single-family residential homes in
the residential open space or institutional zones (no sign permit
required)
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Front yard or street side yard of a corner lot which is advertised
for sale or lease, provided it is a minimum of 5 ft. from the front
yard or street side yard property line.
The signs shall be securely attached to a wall, building or
freestanding.
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Area: 6 sq. ft. per side.
Signs may be double-faced.
Height: 6 ft.
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Number: 1.
Illumination: None.
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2. Open house directional signs for single-family homes (placement
in the public right-of-way requires the issuance of an annual encroachment
permit)
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At least 50 ft. from the end of the curb return at a street
corner.
1 sign at each location.
The signs shall not be fastened or attached in any way to a
building, architectural element, wall or any street fixture.
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Area: 4 sq. ft. per side.
Signs may be double-faced.
Height: 3 ft.
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Number: 5.
Design: Limited to displaying "Open House," an arrow, the residence
address, and business name.
Illumination: None.
Duration: Restricted from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on caravan
day and on Saturdays and Sundays.
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3. Real estate signs for multiple-family homes
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Front yard or street side yard of a corner lot, provided it
is a minimum of 5 ft. from the required front yard or street side
yard property line.
The sign shall be securely affixed to a wall, building or freestanding.
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Area: Up to 32 sq. ft. per side.
Signs may be double-faced.
Height: 8 ft.
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Number: 1 per street frontage, up to a maximum of 3.
Illumination: None.
Duration: These signs are not intended to be permanent and shall
be restricted to only when rental units are available for lease or
rent.
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G. Subdivision Sale Signs and Model Home Flagpoles
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1. Subdivision sale off-site signs
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On vacant residential, commercial or industrially zoned property
with written permission of the property owner.
No tract sign shall be placed within 500 ft. of any other tract
sign.
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Area: 32 sq. ft. per side.
Signs may be double-faced.
Height: 10 feet.
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Number: 4.
Design: The signs shall advertise only tracts located within
the city.
Illumination: None.
Duration: After recordation of a final tract map, signs may
be erected for a maximum of 18 months from the date of issuance of
the sign permit for such sign or until all lots have been sold, whichever
occurs first. The community development director may grant 6-month
extensions.
Maintenance: A deposit for removal of each sign shall be required
as part of the sign permit.
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2. Subdivision sale on-site signs
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1 sign per major street entrance to the site.
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Area: 32 sq. ft. per side.
Signs may be double-faced.
Height: 10 ft.
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Number: 2.
Design: The signs shall advertise only tracts located within
the city.
Illumination: None.
Duration: After recordation of a final tract map, signs may
be erected for a maximum of 18 months from the date of issuance of
the sign permit for such sign or until all lots have been sold, whichever
occurs first. The community development director may grant 6-month
extensions.
Maintenance: A deposit for removal of each sign shall be required
as part of the sign permit.
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3. Subdivision and model home on-site flagpoles
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Within 200 ft. of the nearest model home and no closer than
200 ft. of any occupied residence. Poles shall be at least 3 ft. from
the tract boundary.
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Area: 12 sq. ft. in area for each flag.
Height: 14 ft. for each pole. A maximum of 2 flagpoles per model
home and 1 flag per pole.
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Number: 6.
Maintenance: To be well maintained and kept in good condition
(i.e., not tattered or torn)
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H. Campaign Signs
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Campaign signs (no permit required)
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Campaign signs may be placed in the front, side or rear yard
of any parcel that fronts, sides or rears on a public street. No campaign
sign may be placed in or encroach into a public right-of-way.
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Area: No campaign sign may exceed 16 square feet in total area
per face.
Signs may be double-faced.
Height: No freestanding campaign sign may exceed 10 feet in
height.
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Number: Each parcel may have 1 temporary freestanding campaign
sign for each political candidate or issue on each street frontage.
Duration: All campaign signs must be removed within 7 days following
the election for which they are intended. If not timely removed, the
sign will be deemed to be abandoned and may be removed by the city
without notice.
Illumination: None.
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(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
In addition to any other signage permitted under this chapter or code, the following signs are permitted in commercial and industrial-zoned properties, except for those properties within the boundaries of the downtown specific plan (see Section 17.40.120 of this chapter) subject to the applicable regulations set forth in the table in this section.
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Table 17.40.110
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ZONES
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Sign Type
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Sign Location
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Maximum Sign Area, Height, and Width
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Other Regulations
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A. Not Within a Center (3 or less businesses on
a single lot)
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1. Monument signs
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1/2 of the required front or street side setback or 4 ft., whichever
is greater.
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Area: 36 sq. ft. per side.
Signs may be double-faced.
Height: 6 ft.
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Number: 1 per street frontage.
Illumination: Internally in commercial zones. Internal or external
in industrial zones.
Landscaping: Surrounded by a minimum 4 ft. x 4 ft. landscaped
planter area.
Copy: 18-in. maximum letter height in commercial zones. 24-in.
(maximum letter height) in industrial zones.
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2. Wall signs for buildings/tenant (less than 10,000 square
ft. of floor area)
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Affixed to the building wall, eave or overhang facing a parking
area, building courtyard, exterior walkway or street frontage.
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Area: 20 sq. ft. per leasable space or 0.75 sq. ft. per lineal
foot of business/tenant frontage, whichever is less.
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Number: 3 signs per leasable space but no more than 1 sign per
leasable frontage.
Illumination: Internal.
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3. Wall signs for building/tenant (more than 10,000 square ft.
of floor space)
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Shall be affixed to the building wall, eave or overhang facing
a parking area or street frontage or may be designed and incorporated
into the roof (see roof definition).
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Area: 1 sq. ft. per lineal foot of business/tenant frontage.
Height: Shall not extend beyond the roof line.
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Number: 3 signs, but no more than 1 per business/tenant frontage.
Illumination: Internal.
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4. Corporate flag
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Shall be flown on a flagpole at a location approved by the community
development director.
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Area: 24 sq. ft.
Height: Shall not extend beyond the roof line.
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Number: 1 flag.
Illumination: None.
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B. Centers (4 or more businesses). A sign program
shall be submitted to the community development director for review
and approval prior to the erection of any sign. The program shall
show the location, style and type of signage. Business logos shall
count in the calculation of sign area. Projects with mixed use shall
include signage for the entire site in the sign program, including
commercial, residential, and other uses (for centers with existing
sign programs, conformance to the sign criteria of this subsection
shall occur within 24 months of the effective date of the ordinance
codified in this chapter)
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1. Monument signs
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1/2 of the required front or street side setback or 4 ft., whichever
is greater.
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Area: 36 sq. ft. per side.
Signs may be double-faced.
Height: 6 ft.
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Number: 1 per street frontage.
Illumination: Internal in commercial zones. Internal or external
in industrial zones.
Landscaping: 4-ft. wide planter surrounding sign.
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2. Pylon signs for commercial retail shopping centers of 50,000
sq. ft. or larger located on Los Angeles Avenue
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1/2 of the required front or street side setback area but no
closer than 4 ft. from the property line, whichever is greater. Pylon
signs along the same side of Los Angeles Avenue shall be no closer
than 500 ft. of one another.
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Area: 300 sq. ft.
Height: 24 ft.
Width: 12 ft.
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Number: 1 per street frontage.
Sign copy: Center name and the name of up to 5 tenants. The
center name shall not include any tenant name. For centers with theaters,
changeable copy signage within the overall allowable sign square footage
is permitted.
Illumination: Internal, but no exposed neon lighting or exposed
bulb lighting.
Landscaping: A minimum 12 ft. x 12 ft. wide landscaped planter
area surrounding the sign base.
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3. Wall signs for major building/tenant (more than 10,000 sq.
ft. of retail space)
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Shall be affixed to the building wall, eave or overhang facing
a parking area or street frontage or may be designed and incorporated
into the roof (see roof definition).
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Area: 1 square foot per lineal foot of business/tenant frontage.
Height: Shall not extend beyond the roof line.
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Number: 3 signs, but no more than 1 per business/tenant frontage.
Illumination: Internal.
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4. Wall signs for minor building/tenant (less than 10,000 sq.
ft. of retail space)
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Shall be affixed to the building wall, eave or overhang facing
a parking area or street frontage or may be designed and incorporated
into the roof (see roof definition).
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Area: 1 square foot per lineal foot of business/ tenant frontage.
Height: Shall not extend above the roof line.
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Number: 3 signs, but no more than 1 per business/tenant frontage.
Illumination: Internal.
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5. Corporate flag
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Shall be flown on a flagpole at a location approved by the community
development director.
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Area: 24 sq. ft.
Height: Shall not extend beyond the roof line.
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Number: 1 flag per center.
Illumination: None.
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6. Under canopy signs
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Shall be mounted perpendicular to the business frontage using
a flexible device such as a chain or cable under the canopy.
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Area: 4 sq. ft.
Height: Maintain a clearance of not less than 8 ft. from the
bottom of the sign to the walkway.
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Number: 1 per canopy.
Illumination: External.
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7. Directory signs for multi-tenant industrial, business or
office centers
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In a central location within a courtyard, or at the entrance
to the buildings, campus or center.
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Area: 15 sq. ft.
Height: 5 ft.
Width: 3 ft.
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Number: Approved by sign permit.
Illumination: External or internal.
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8. Window signs (no sign permit required, and all signing shall
be on the interior side of the window)
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Windows facing a parking area, courtyard or pedestrian passageway.
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Area: 25% of the total window area.
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Design: No more than 25% of any window shall contain signing.
Illumination: None, except for neon signs.
Limitations: If window signs are used in lieu of wall signs,
no temporary window signs are allowed.
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9. Temporary window signs (no sign permit required)
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Windows facing a parking area, courtyard or pedestrian passageway.
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Area: 25% of the total window area, not to exceed a total of
50% of the window.
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Duration: 15 days per special event up to 4 times per calendar
year with at least 30 days between events.
Illumination: None.
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10. Temporary banners
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Banners shall be securely affixed to a building or wall and
not attached to trees or posts.
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Area: 20 sq. ft.
Height: No higher than the eave of the roof of the building.
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Duration: 30 days for grand openings. 15 days per special event
4 times per calendar year with at least 30 days between events.
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C. Clocks and Thermometers
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Freestanding or wall-mounted
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On a building wall, monument or pylon sign.
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Area: 12 sq. ft. and without commercial display or advertisement.
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Number: 1 per street frontage.
Design: Architecturally compatible to the building(s) design.
Illumination: Internal.
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D. Drive-Through Restaurants
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Drive-through sign
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Adjacent to the drive-through queue.
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Area: 24 sq. ft. for each menu board.
Height: 8 ft.
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Number: 2.
Illumination: Internal.
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E. Service Stations
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1. Monument signs
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1/2 of the required front or street side setback area but no
closer than 4 ft., whichever is greater.
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Area: 36 sq. ft. per face.
Double-faced signs may be allowed.
Height: 6 ft.
Width: 6 ft.
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Number: 1 per street frontage.
Illumination: Internal.
Landscaping: 4 ft. x 4 ft. planter surrounding sign.
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2. Under canopy signs
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Shall be mounted perpendicular to the business frontage using
a flexible device such as a chain or cable under the canopy.
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Area: 20 sq. ft. per side. Signs may be double-faced.
Height: 8-ft. clearance from the bottom of the sign to the walkway.
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Number: 1 per business frontage.
Illumination: None.
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F. Theater
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1. Marquee signs
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Front elevation.
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Area: Total sign area 200 sq. ft., with fixed copy area 50 sq.
ft. and changeable copy area 150 sq. ft.
Height: Minimum of 10 ft. to the bottom of the sign. The top
of the sign shall be at least 4 ft. lower than the ridgeline or plate
line of the roof.
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Number: 1.
Illumination: Internal and neon.
Mounting: Projecting from the front elevation wall. Any projection
over the public right-of-way requires an encroachment permit.
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2. Freestanding changeable copy sign
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1/2 of the required front or street side setback area but no
closer than 4 ft. from the property line, whichever is greater.
|
Area: 150 sq. ft.
Height: 24 ft.
Width: 12 ft.
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Number: 1 sign per frontage.
Illumination: Internal.
Landscaping: A minimum 4-ft. wide landscaped planter area surrounding
the sign base.
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3. Wall signs
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Front and side elevations.
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Area: 20 sq. ft. per elevation.
Height: No higher than the wall on which it is located.
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Number: 1 per building face.
Illumination: Internal.
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4. Now showing and coming attractions case signs
|
Front elevation.
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Area: 12 sq. ft. for each sign.
Height: 8 ft. to the top of the case in which sign is mounted.
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Number: 4.
Design: Enclosed within a lockable case architecturally compatible
to the building design.
Illumination: Internal.
Mounting: Parallel to the wall.
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G. Temporary Real Estate Signs on Properties for Lease
or Sale
| |||
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Freestanding, wall-mounted or window
|
Freestanding signs shall be located in the required front or
street side setback. Building sign shall be affixed to the building
wall or displayed in the window.
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Freestanding Sign Area: 32 sq. ft. per face.
Double-faced sign may be allowed.
Building Sign Area: 16 sq. ft.
Freestanding Sign Height: 8 ft. for freestanding signs. Building
Sign Height: Not higher than the eave line of the roof.
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Number: 1 freestanding sign per street frontage. 1 building
sign per each leasable space.
Illumination: None.
|
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H. Campaign Signs
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Campaign signs (no sign permits required)
|
Campaign signs may be placed in the front, side or rear yard
of any parcel that fronts, sides or rears on a public street. No campaign
sign may be placed in or encroach into a public right-of-way.
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Area: No campaign sign may exceed 32 sq. ft. in area per face.
A campaign sign may be double-faced if it is placed perpendicular
to the right-of-way.
Height: No freestanding campaign sign may exceed 10 ft. in height.
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Number: Each parcel may have 1 temporary freestanding campaign
sign for each political candidate or issue on each street frontage.
Duration: All campaign signs must be removed within 7 days following
the election for which they are intended. If not timely removed, the
sign will be deemed to be abandoned and may be removed by the city
without notice.
Illumination: None
|
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I. Wireless Communications Facilities
| |||
|
Signs on a stealth facility designed as a tower element on private
property (only permitted in the commercial planned development (C-P-D)
zone on a site developed with 100,000 sq. ft. or more of building
area and adjacent to a freeway)
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Location must comply with standards in Ch. 17.42 (Wireless Communications Facilities) and C-P-D permit.
|
Area: 160 sq. ft. maximum per each side of tower element, but
not to exceed 40% of the surface area of any one side of tower element.
Height and Width: Per Ch. 17.42 (Wireless Communications Facilities) and C-P-D permit.
Signage may not extend beyond the edges of the tower element.
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Number: 1 tower element with signage per eligible site. Maximum
4 signs on each side of tower element. Maximum 3 sides of tower element
with signage.
Design: Tower element must meet definition of stealth facility in Ch. 17.42 (Wireless Communications Facilities) and have an approved C-P-D permit with a design, including materials, colors, architectural style and details, and proposed signage to match existing site architecture as determined by the city council.
Illumination: Internal or spotlights, but no exposed neon lighting
or exposed bulb.
Landscaping: 4-ft.-wide planter surrounding tower element.
Minimum 10-in.-high letters on signs.
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J. Residential, Multiple-Family in Mixed Use Zone
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1. Monument sign
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Front yard or street side yard of a corner lot, provided it
is a minimum of 5 ft. from the front yard or street side yard property
line.
|
Area: 24 sq. ft. per side.
Signs may be double-faced.
Height: 6 ft.
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Number: 1 per street frontage.
Illumination: External.
Landscaping: Minimum of 4 ft. of landscaping surrounding sign.
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2. Directory signs
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In a central location within a courtyard, or at the entrance
to the buildings.
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Area: 15 sq. ft.
Height: 5 ft.
Width: 3 ft.
|
Number: Approved by sign permit.
Illumination: Internal.
|
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3. Nameplate sign
|
1 per residential unit, front or entrance door or window.
|
Area: 2 sq. ft.
Height: 6 ft.
|
Number: 1.
Design: Limited to a wall, door or window.
Illumination: None.
|
|
K. Open House Directional Signs for Single-Family Homes (placement in the public right-of-way requires the issuance of an
annual encroachment permit)
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At least 50 ft. from the end of the curb return at a street
corner. 1 sign at each location. The signs shall not be fastened or
attached in any way to a building, architectural element, wall or
any street fixture.
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Area: 4 sq. ft. per side.
Signs may be double-faced.
Height: 3 ft.
|
Number: 5.
Design: Limited to displaying "Open House," an arrow, the residence
address, and business name.
Illumination: None.
Duration: Restricted from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on caravan
day and on Saturdays and Sundays.
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|
L. Real Estate Signs for Multiple-Family Homes in Mixed
Use Zone
|
Front yard or street side yard of a corner lot, provided it
is a minimum of 5 ft. from the required front yard or street side
yard property line. The sign shall be securely affixed to a wall,
building, window, or freestanding.
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Area: Up to 16 sq. ft. per side.
Signs may be double-faced.
Height: 8 ft.
|
Number: 1 per street frontage, up to a maximum of 3 per unit.
Illumination: None.
Duration: These signs are not intended to be permanent and shall
be restricted to only when units are available for lease or rent or
sale.
|
(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
A.
In
recognition of the unique character of the downtown area, a specific
plan has been adopted. Signage is an important component of the overall
character of the downtown area, and therefore unique sign regulations
have been created. Approval of new signs or modification of existing
signs shall conform with the requirements of this chapter and with
the requirements of this section.
B.
Design
Compatibility. The design of all signs shall be compatible with the
architectural character, the exterior materials and color(s) of the
building. Sign colors shall also be compatible with the architecture
of the building. Up to a maximum of three colors may be used. Materials
used for the sign, or the support structures of the sign may include,
but are not limited to, wood, wrought iron, and painted sheet metals
(if the entire surface is painted).
C.
Sign
Placement. Signs shall be located on the buildings in a manner that
does not obscure the building's architectural detail.
D.
Lighting.
All externally lighted sources shall be shielded so light, or glare
is not directed toward surrounding properties nor shall lighting be
directed upward to the sky. Creative and artistic applications of
neon used in signs and other graphics may be permitted.
F.
Signs Allowed in the Downtown Area. In lieu of those signs allowed in commercial and industrial zones, as set forth in Section 17.40.110 of this chapter, the following signs are permitted in the downtown subject to the regulations set forth in this section.
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Table 17.40.120
DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
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|---|---|---|---|
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Sign Type
|
Sign Location
|
Maximum Sign Area, Height, and Width
|
Other Restrictions
|
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1. Monument Signs for Buildings With a 15-ft. or Greater
Setback
| |||
|
Monument signs
|
1/2 of the required front or street side setback or 4 ft., whichever
is greater. The sign shall be located in the 15-ft. setback area.
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Area: 36 sq. ft. per face.
Double-faced signs may be allowed.
Height: 6 ft.
|
Number: 1 per street frontage.
Copy: 18-in. maximum letter height.
Illumination: None.
Landscaping: 4 ft. x 4 ft. planter surrounding sign.
|
|
2. Wall Signs (not including temporary wall signs
for markets)
| |||
|
Wall signs
|
Front, side and rear elevations.
|
Area: 20 sq. ft. per building tenant for front elevations. 1/2
sq. ft. for each foot of side building frontage to a maximum of 10
sq. ft. for side and rear elevations.
Height: No higher than the wall on which it is located.
Length: No greater than 75% of the length of the wall for front
elevations.
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Number: 1 per building tenant for front elevations. 1 sign per
building tenant for side and rear elevations up to a maximum of 2
signs.
Illumination: Internal.
Copy:18-in. maximum letter height.
Mounting: Parallel to the wall and not projecting more than
8 in.
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3. Theater Signs
| |||
|
a. Marquee signs
|
Front elevation.
|
Area: Total sign area 140 sq. ft., with fixed copy area 30 sq.
ft. and changeable copy area 110 sq. ft.
Height: Minimum of 10 ft. to the bottom of the sign. The top
of the sign shall be at least 4 ft. lower than the ridgeline or plate
line of the roof.
|
Number: 1.
Design: Architecturally compatible to the building(s) design
that the sign identifies.
Illumination: Internal and neon.
Mounting: Projecting from the front elevation wall. Any projection
over the public right-of-way requires an encroachment permit.
|
|
b. Wall signs
|
Front and elevations. side
|
Area: 20 sq. ft. per elevation.
Height: No higher than the wall on which it is located.
|
Number: 1 per building face.
Design: Architecturally compatible to the building design.
Illumination: Internal.
Mounting: Parallel to the wall.
|
|
c. Now showing and coming attractions case signs
|
Front elevation.
|
Area: 12 sq. ft. for each sign.
Height: 8 ft. to the top of the case in which sign is mounted.
|
Number: 4.
Design: Enclosed within a lockable case architecturally compatible
to the building design.
Illumination: Internal.
Mounting: Parallel to the wall.
|
|
4. Temporary Wall Signs for Food Markets
| |||
|
Temporary wall signs advertising market specials (no sign permit
is required)
|
Side elevation.
|
Area: 7 sq. ft. with maximum dimensions of 3.5 ft. by 2.0 ft.
Height: No higher than the wall on which it is located or 8
ft., whichever is less.
|
Number: 6, evenly distributed a minimum of every 10 ft.
Design: Within a frame which is architecturally compatible to
the building(s) design.
Illumination: None.
Copy: 18-in maximum letter height.
Mounting: Parallel to the wall and not projecting more than
8 in.
Duration: 2 weeks for each market special.
|
|
5. Projecting/Hanging Signs
| |||
|
a. Projecting or hanging signs
|
Centered above the entrance to the business and mounted perpendicular
to the business frontage.
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Area: 9 sq. ft.
Height: At least 8 ft. but no higher than 12 ft. from the bottom
of the sign to the grade below the sign.
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Number: 1 per business.
Copy: 18-in. maximum letter height. Logos are encouraged.
Illumination: None.
Mounting: May hang over the public right-of-way with issuance
of an encroachment permit.
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b. Barber poles
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On the primary business frontage as determined by the community
development director.
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Area: 10 sq. ft. with maximum dimensions of 2.75 ft. by 3.5
ft.
Height: At least 8 ft. but no higher than 12 ft. from the bottom
of the sign to the grade below the sign.
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Number: 1 per barber shop.
Illumination: None.
Mounting: May hang over the public right-of-way with issuance
of an encroachment permit.
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6. Window Signs (no sign permit required, and all
signing shall be on the interior side of the window)
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Windows facing a parking area, courtyard or pedestrian passageway.
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Area: 25% of the total window area.
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Design: No more than 25% of any window shall contain signing.
Illumination: None, except for neon signs.
Limitations: If window signs are used in lieu of wall signs,
no temporary window signs are allowed.
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7. Temporary Window Signs (no sign permit required)
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Windows facing a parking area, courtyard or pedestrian passageway.
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Area: 25% of the total window area, not to exceed a total of
50% of the window.
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Duration: 15 days per special event up to 4 times per calendar
year with at least 30 days between events.
Illumination: None.
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8. Temporary Banners
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Banners shall be securely affixed to a building or wall and
not attached to trees or posts.
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Area: 20 sq. ft.
Height: No higher than the eave of the roof of the building.
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Duration: 30 days for grand openings. 15 days per special event
4 times per calendar year with at least 30 days between events.
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9. Under Canopy Signs
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Under canopy signs
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Centered above the entrance to the business and mounted perpendicular
to the business frontage.
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Length: 75% of the lineal frontage of the front elevation.
Height: At least 8 ft. but no higher than 12 ft. from the bottom
of the sign to the grade below the sign.
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Number: 1.
Copy: 18-in. maximum letter height. Logos are encouraged.
Illumination: None.
Mounting: May hang over the public right-of-way with issuance
of an encroachment permit.
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10. A-Frame, Sandwich Board Signs for Restaurants and
Theaters
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A-frame signs
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In front of the business. If located in the public right-of-way,
minimum ADA requirements shall be met as well as the issuance of an
encroachment permit.
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Area: 7 sq. ft., maximum dimensions of 2.0 ft. by 3.5 ft.
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Number: 1.
Design: Architecturally compatible to the building(s) design.
18-in. maximum letter height. Logos are encouraged.
Illumination: None.
Mounting: Shall not be affixed to the ground. An encroachment
permit is required if it is in the public right-of-way.
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11. Campaign Signs
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Campaign signs (no sign permits required)
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Campaign signs may be placed in the front, side or rear yard
of any parcel that fronts, sides or rears on a public street. No campaign
sign may be placed in or encroach into a public right-of-way.
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Area: No campaign sign may exceed 32 sq. ft. in area per face.
A campaign sign may be double-faced if it is placed perpendicular
to the right-of-way.
Height: No freestanding campaign sign may exceed 10 ft. in height.
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Number: Each parcel may have 1 temporary freestanding campaign
sign for each political candidate or issue on each street frontage.
Duration: All campaign signs must be removed within 7 days following
the election for which they are intended. If not timely removed, the
sign will be deemed to be abandoned and may be removed by the city
without notice.
Illumination: None.
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(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, the
following signs are prohibited:
A.
Abandoned
signs;
B.
A-frame,
portable or hand-held signs displaying a commercial message;
C.
Bench
signs;
D.
Barber
poles;
E.
Flashing
signs;
F.
Flags
with commercial messages, except corporate flags per Section 17.40.110(A)(4)
and (B)(5) of this chapter;
G.
Mobile
and portable signs;
H.
Off-site
signs;
I.
Roof
signs;
J.
Any
sign which emits sound or an odor;
K.
Any
sign erected in such a manner that any portion of the sign or its
support is attached to or will interfere with any free use of any
fire escape, exit, or will obstruct any stairway, door, ventilator
or window;
L.
Unsafe
signs;
M.
Signs
erected or attached to any utility pole;
N.
Signs
erected in such a manner that they will or may reasonably be expected
to interfere with, obstruct, confuse or mislead traffic;
O.
Signs located in the visual/sight distance area (refer to Sections 17.24.030(F) and 17.24.050(C)) located near a driveway or an intersection, taller than three feet in height;
P.
Signs
attached to the exterior surfaces of windows, except as required by
state or federal law and where such law preempts city regulations;
Q.
Inflatable
signs and balloons in excess of two feet in diameter;
R.
Handheld
commercial signs.
(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
A.
A legal nonconforming sign may be repaired or restored to its pre-existing condition, provided that the damage is not in excess of 50% of its value, as determined by the city's building official. Prior to any repairs, a sign permit application shall be submitted and approved in accordance with the requirements of Section 17.40.060 of this chapter. Nonconforming signs which are damaged in excess of 50% of their value, as determined by the city's building official, or that are abandoned or unmaintained, shall be amortized in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.52, Nonconformities and Substandard Lots, of this title.
B.
Special
Circumstances. In accordance with Business and Professions Code Section
5499, no legal nonconforming sign will be required to be removed on
the sole basis of its height or size if special topographic circumstances
would result in a material impairment of visibility of the sign or
the owner's or user's ability to adequately and effectively continue
to communicate to the public through the use of the sign. The owner
or user may maintain the sign at the premises and at a location necessary
for continued public visibility at the height or size at which the
sign was previously lawfully erected pursuant to all applicable codes,
regulations and permits. Any such sign will be deemed to be in conformance
with this chapter.
(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
Any unsafe sign may be removed by the city without prior notice.
Alternatively, the director may issue a notice of violation and give
the permit holder, property owner or person in possession and control
of the property no more than 15 days to cure the violation. In the
case of an unsafe sign removed by the city, the costs of such removal
and storage shall be borne by the permit holder, property owner, or
person in possession and control of the property, as applicable, and
may be collected by the city in the same manner as it collects any
other debt or obligation. No unsafe sign that has been removed and
stored by the city may be released until the costs of removal and
storage have been paid. If an unsafe sign remains unclaimed for a
period of 30 days after notice of removal is sent to the permit holder,
property owner, or person in possession and control of the property,
it will be deemed to be unclaimed personal property and may be disposed
of in accordance with the law.
(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
A.
Nuisance
Abatement. The city shall follow the procedures set forth in Business
and Professions Code Section 5499.1 et seq., for the nuisance abatement
of permanent signs that are determined to be illegal.
(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
A.
Any person seeking to appeal a decision of the director granting or denying an application for issuance of a sign permit, revoking a permit or ordering the remediation or removal of a sign, may appeal such action first to the planning commission, and if dissatisfied with the decision of the planning commission, then to the city council in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.44, Application Review Procedures, of this title.
B.
The
city shall expeditiously schedule a hearing before the planning commission
or city council, as applicable, not later than 30 days after the notice
of appeal is received by the city; provided, however, the hearing
may be held after such 30 day period upon the request or concurrence
of the appellant. Action on the appeal shall be taken at the time
of the hearing by the planning commission or city council, as applicable,
unless the appellant requests a continuance. The time for compliance
of any original order will be stayed during the pendency of any hearing
before the planning commission or city council.
C.
Any
person dissatisfied with the final action taken by the city council
may seek prompt judicial review of such decision pursuant to California
Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.8.
(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)
