A.
In any zone, one parking directional sign not exceeding six square feet in area and/or four feet in height at each parking area entrance or exit solely to provide direction to parking or for parking lot circulation. In addition, in commercial and industrial zones, on-site directional signs with the same area and height restrictions may be approved by the Community Development Director as a part of an overall signage program for the purpose of providing direction to parking or parking lot circulation and to direct pedestrian or motorists to out-of-the-way businesses.
B.
Off-Site Directional Signage for Commercial Shopping Centers. In any C zone, off-site directional signage for commercial shopping centers shall be permitted subject to the following criteria:
1.
A commercial shopping center shall contain a minimum of 50,000 gross square feet and have a minimum of seven commercial retail business suites to be eligible for off-site directional signage.
2.
Off-site directional signage for commercial shopping centers shall be limited to qualifying centers for a period of two years commencing with the start of construction for a new commercial shopping center.
3.
Each qualifying commercial shopping center shall be permitted no more than one off-site directional sign. The sign must be located on private property which is adjacent to an arterial street. No sign may be permitted in any public right-of-way, or easement.
4.
All off-site directional signage for commercial shopping centers shall be located within a one-half mile radius of the shopping center it is identifying.
5.
30 percent of a commercial off-site directional sign must specify the shopping center's name and location.
6.
No off-site directional sign shall exceed an overall height of eight feet.
7.
Prior to installation, all off-site directional signage for commercial shopping centers shall require the review and approval of a sign request by the Planning Commission. Additionally, all off-site directional signage must be reviewed and approved by the City Traffic Engineer, prior to Planning Commission review.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
A.
Temporary Signs Within Public Right-of-Way. Temporary noncommercial signs and real estate directional signs shall be permitted within the "public right-of-way," as defined in Chapter 18.04, subject to the following regulations:
1.
Location. Signs may be located within the landscaped portion of the public right-of-way, but not within the median of any street or highway. For the purposes of this section, landscaped parkway shall be defined as the area between the back edge of the sidewalk and the right-of-way line, or, where no sidewalk exists, the back-of-curb and the right-of-way line. Landscape strips between back-of-curb and a sidewalk also shall be construed as meeting the definition of a landscaped parkway. However, tree wells shall not be construed as a landscaped parkway. Additional requirements include:
a.
Signs shall not overhang any street, curb, sidewalk, trail or driveway.
b.
Signs shall not be located within 15 feet of any fire hydrant.
c.
Signs shall not be located within 15 feet of the edge of any driveway nor within 15 feet of any street intersection, as measured from the midpoint of the corner radius.
d.
Signs shall not be affixed to any traffic control devices, government signs, light standards, utility poles, bus shelters or other structures, posts, fences, shrubs or trees. Signs shall be freestanding.
e.
Signs shall not be located in any area that the City Traffic Engineer, or designee, determines would constitute a pedestrian or vehicular traffic safety hazard.
2.
Size and Height. Signs shall not exceed six square feet in area, and shall not exceed four feet in height (as measured from grade).
3.
Identification. Unless otherwise clearly discernable on the sign itself, the owner of the sign affix his, her or its name, address and telephone number to the sign prior to installation of the sign.
4.
Installation. The installation of any sign shall not cause damage to the public right-of-way, including damage to landscaping and/or associated irrigation systems. The owner of a sign located within the public right-of-way expressly understands that by placing a sign within the public right-of-way, the owner agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless from any and all claims, demands, cause of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury in any manner arising out of or incident to the existence of the sign in the public right-of-way.
5.
Time Period. Signs shall adhere to the following time restrictions:
a.
Signs shall be removed from the public right-of-way not more than five days after the event to which they pertain.
b.
Real estate directional signs shall only be permitted in the public right-of-way from sunrise to sundown.
c.
Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, all noncommercial temporary signs shall be limited to no more than 10 consecutive days.
6.
Removal Procedures. It is the intent of this section to provide procedures for removal of temporary signs posted within the public right-of-way. The further intent of this section is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Yorba Linda while respecting the First Amendment free speech right of those persons using signs to communicate to the public at large. Any sign in the public right-of-way that is not in compliance with this chapter may be summarily abated by the Community Development Director, or designee, following notice to the sign owner, if such can be determined from the identification described in subsection A.3. The Community Development Director, or designee, shall notify the owner of the sign, if such can be determined, to retrieve said sign from the City. Said sign shall be retained by the City for a period of not less than three working days following notification to the owner. Thereafter, any unclaimed signs may be discarded.
B.
Temporary Signs Not Within Public Right-of-Way. In all zones, temporary signs shall be permitted on private property subject to the following regulations:
1.
Location.
a.
Temporary noncommercial signs may be placed on private property subject to the property owner's permission.
b.
Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, temporary commercial signs shall not be visible from the public right-of-way.
c.
Signs shall not obstruct the vision/sight distance of vehicular traffic;
d.
Signs shall not interfere with pedestrian traffic;
2.
Size and Height. Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, temporary signs for each residence or business establishment shall not exceed an aggregate total of 32 square feet in area, and shall not exceed six feet in height.
3.
Time Period. Signs shall adhere to the following time restrictions:
4.
Signs shall be either freestanding or supported in an alternative manner meeting the satisfaction of the Community Development Director, and shall be constructed of durable, sturdy materials such as plastic, wood, cloth or metal. Use of paper or cardboard is prohibited;
5.
Signs may not be located within the public right-of-way, except as provided for in subsection A, Temporary signs within public rights-of-way.
6.
In any commercial zone or where retail sales or rentals are a permitted or conditional use, one single-faced temporary sign not exceeding four square feet in area is permitted on the side of the building where the main entrance to the business is located. The sign may not extend above or exceed the height of the eave. The sign for a business may not be attached to any portion of the building that the business does not physically occupy. Such signs may be permitted for a time period not exceeding a maximum of 10 consecutive days per quarter unless the Community Development Director or Planning Commission authorizes an extension of the time periods.
7.
Banners.
a.
Sales and Promotions. Banners advertising sales and promotions may be issued in any commercial zone subject to approval of a temporary use permit, and subject further to the following:
i.
Permits shall be issued for a period not exceeding 20 consecutive days per quarter;
ii.
Banners shall be constructed of canvas or other similar weather-resistant material use of paper or cardboard is prohibited;
iii.
Banner size shall not exceed one square foot per lineal foot of store or business frontage up to a maximum of 25 square feet;
iv.
Banners shall be flush-mounted, affixed to, and be parallel to, the building wall; and
v.
A maximum of one banner per business is allowed. In cases where a business may have more than one street frontage, a maximum of two banners may be approved.
b.
Grand Openings. Banners for a newly opened business may be issued for a period of not exceeding 45 days, subject to approval of a temporary use permit, and subject further to those standards outlined in subsection B.6.a.ii through v above.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
A.
For Sale or Rental Signs.
1.
For sale or rental signs in any zone other than commercial and industrial: one unlighted sign not exceeding six square feet on each street frontage adjoining a site shall be permitted. Freestanding signs shall not exceed four feet in height. Where ornamental wooden or metal frames are used to support such signs, the overall height shall not exceed six feet.
2.
For sale or rental signs in any C zone or M zone: one unlighted sign not exceeding 32 square feet on each street frontage adjoining a site shall be permitted. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height including base or other mounting structures. Where sale or rental signs are placed in windows of office and/or retail buildings or individual suites, said signs shall be limited to one such sign per building/suite face and each sign shall not exceed a maximum size of six square feet.
3.
The design and structural specifications for real estate and development signs shall be subject to the approval of the Community Development Director and/or Building Official if a permanent mounting frame or structure is used.
B.
Construction Signs. One unlighted sign not exceeding four square feet in area, for each contractor, architect or engineer engaged in the project shall be permitted. Construction signs on the site of a project actively under construction may be combined. Combined signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area. Freestanding signs shall not exceed four feet in height.
C.
Off-Site Directional Subdivision Signs. Unlighted directional subdivision signs shall be permitted in any zone provided there shall be no more than 64 square feet of total sign area for each subdivision and a total of two signs. Maximum sign height shall not exceed 15 feet. Multiple signs for multiple subdivisions may be combined into a single sign. Such off-site signs shall be permitted to remain only as long as a sales office is maintained in the subdivision and provided that such signs are maintained in good condition as determined by the Building Official. If located within the public right-of-way, an encroachment permit shall be obtained from the Public Works Department.
D.
On-Site Subdivision Signs. On-site subdivision signs shall be permitted provided there shall be no more than 64 square feet of total sign area for each subdivision and a total of two signs. Maximum sign height shall not exceed 15 feet. Multiple signs for a subdivision may be combined into a single sign. Such on-site signs shall be permitted to remain only as long as a sales office is maintained in the subdivision and provided that such signs are maintained in good condition as determined by the Building Official.
F.
Subdivision Entrance Signs. Subdivision entrance signs indicating the name of the subdivision or development shall be permitted at the major street entrance to a subdivision or development. Each sign shall not exceed 20 square feet in area, and may be either a freestanding monument sign or attached to and not extending above a wall or fence. Such signs shall be constructed of materials so as to render them not readily susceptible to deterioration or vandalism. Furthermore, all freestanding monument signs shall be constructed on private property within the subdivision or development and be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission through a sign request application.
G.
Real Estate Directional Signs. In addition to the regulations for temporary signs in Section 18.24.070, temporary real estate directional signs shall be limited in number per open house to no more than two signs per change in direction at an intersection with an arterial roadway and no more than one sign per change in direction at any other intersection.
H.
Real estate for-sale signs shall be removed upon sale and close of escrow of the property.
I.
For the purpose of administering this chapter, apartment or group housing complexes of 30 units or more shall be considered within the definition of a "subdivision."
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
In all zones, the following signs shall be exempt from the provisions of this title:
A.
Open/closed window signs less than two square feet in area. This sign may also include hours of operation.
B.
Interior signs located within the interior of buildings when such signs are not visible from outside the subject building.
C.
A United States, California or City flag.
D.
Directional safety signs, such as "Stop," "Yield," and similar signs, the face of which meet California Department of Transportation standards and bear no commercial message of any sort.
E.
Trespassing and property alarm signs less than two square feet in area.
F.
Any official government sign, public notice or warning required by a valid and applicable Federal, State or local law, regulation or ordinance.
G.
Other similar signs deemed by the Community Development Director, such as signs not visible from the public right-of-way or from private streets.
(Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
A.
Flags, emblems, insignias and posters of any nation, state, international organization, political subdivision or other governmental agency shall be exempt from the provisions of this title provided the height does not exceed 35 feet. However, such elements exceeding 35 feet in height shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission through a conditional use permit.
B.
Steeples, crosses and other similar unlighted symbols on churches and other religious institutions may exceed the 35-foot height limit by an additional 10 feet. However, such elements exceeding 45 feet shall by reviewed by the Planning Commission through a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
In all zones, churches and other religious organizations shall be permitted one wall sign and one freestanding sign, provided:
A.
The total area of a wall-mounted sign shall not exceed one square-foot of sign per lineal foot of building frontage, up to a maximum of 50 square feet in area.
B.
The total area of a freestanding sign shall not exceed 50 square feet in area.
C.
The total height of the freestanding sign shall not exceed eight feet.
D.
Message boards may be incorporated into the freestanding sign within the allotted square footage of the freestanding sign.
(Ord. 2017-1041; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)