The intent of this chapter is to implement the goals and policies
of the General Plan, particularly with regard to developing a City
that is visually attractive and preserving and enhancing the visual
aspects of the City's streets, highways, vistas and view sheds. The
purpose of these regulations is to:
A.
Provide
each sign user an opportunity for adequate identification while guarding
against excessive advertising and the confusing proliferation of signs
by regulating the time, place, manner, and design quality under which
signs may be displayed.
B.
Ensure
signs are in harmony with the building, the neighborhood (both existing
commercial and residential or existing or proposed residential communities),
and other signs in the area by eliminating sign clutter and promoting
compatibility, proportion, simplicity, design quality, and sign effectiveness.
C.
Protect
the safety of motorists and pedestrians by minimizing the distraction
of excessive and intrusive signs as well as to protect the life, health,
property, and general welfare of residents and visitors.
(Ord. 1259 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1331 § 2, 2017)
A.
Signs allowed. The sign standards provided in this chapter are intended to apply to all types of signs in all zoning districts in the City. Only signs authorized by this chapter shall be allowed. Signs erected illegally shall be abated in compliance with Section 25.56.130 (Abatement of Illegal Signs).
B.
New zoning district. If a new zoning district is created after
the enactment of this chapter, no signs shall be allowed until this
chapter is amended to govern the new zoning district.
C.
Sign review criteria. The sign review criteria specified in
this section shall be used by the applicable review authority during
the design review process to ensure that signs are well designed,
compatible with their surroundings, and do not detract from the overall
visual quality of the City.
D.
Nonconforming signs. An existing legally permitted sign that does not conform to the requirements of this chapter shall be deemed a lawful nonconforming sign and shall be subject to the requirements of Section 25.56.110 (Nonconforming Signs).
E.
Official signs. Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent
the installation, construction, or maintenance of official traffic,
fire, or police signs, temporary traffic-control signs used during
construction and maintenance of utility facilities, and substructure
location and identification signs required to protect these facilities,
devices, and markings of the State Department of Transportation, Director,
Council, or of other competent public authorities, or the posting
of the notices required by law.
(Ord. 1259 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1331 § 2, 2017)
A.
Purpose and applicability. This section provides a review
procedure prior to the installation of signs, to ensure that the design
implements the objectives of the General Plan and is consistent with
the building site design and building architecture.
B.
Sign permit application. It is unlawful for any person to place, alter, or to permit the placement or alteration of a sign, including painted signs, upon any property without first obtaining an approved sign permit application from the Department. Signs that are exempt from this requirement are listed in Section 25.56.040 (Exempt Signs).
C.
Application contents. Applications for sign permits shall
be made on a form provided by the Department and shall be accompanied
by a fee as established by Council resolution. The application shall
provide the information and material specified in the department's
handout for a sign permit application. The applicant shall also provide
a signed statement from the property owner or authorized representative
that the owner or representative has reviewed the proposed sign(s)
and approves of the proposed sign(s) and their location prior to submittal
of the sign permit application to the City.
D.
Design review required. The following sign types and sign
programs shall be submitted to the ARC for approval prior to approval
of a sign permit application:
1.
Freestanding signs (freeway-oriented monument signs and monument signs) require a sign design review as required by Section 25.68.050 (Sign Design Review).
2.
All new awnings, including color change to existing awnings, shall require design review required by Section 25.68.050 (Sign Design Review).
3.
Comprehensive sign programs shall be reviewed for compliance with Section 25.68.060 (Comprehensive Sign Programs).
E.
Sign review criteria. In approving or rejecting a sign permit
application, the reviewing authority shall consider the design review
criteria provided herein. The design criteria shall not be construed
or applied in a manner as to violate any legal rights bestowed by
state or federal law. The reviewing authority shall find:
1.
That
the sign is necessary for the applicant's enjoyment of substantial
trade and property rights;
2.
That
the sign is consistent with the intent and purpose of this chapter
and title;
3.
That
the sign does not constitute a detriment to public health, safety
and welfare;
4.
That
the size, shape, color, height, and placement of the sign is compatible
with and will have a harmonious relationship to the building it identifies,
the surrounding neighborhoods, and other signs in the area;
5.
That
both the location of the proposed sign and the design of its visual
elements (lettering, words, figures, colors, decorative motifs, spacing,
and proportions) are legible under normal viewing conditions prevailing
where the sign is to be located;
6.
That
the location, height, and design of the proposed sign does not obscure
from view or unduly detract from existing or adjacent signs;
7.
That
the location and design of the proposed sign, its size, shape, illumination,
and color are compatible with the visual characteristics of the surrounding
area so as not to detract from or cause depreciation of the value
of adjacent developed properties;
8.
That
the location and design of a proposed sign in close proximity to a
residential district does not adversely affect the value or character
of the adjacent residential uses;
9.
That
any neon tubing used in conjunction with any sign is incorporated
as an integral part of the sign design with careful attention to color,
intensity of light, and the use of colors that are not overly bright;
and
10.
That the quantity of information displayed in the sign does not cause
visual clutter.
(Ord. 1259 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1331 § 2, 2017)
The following signs, if not illuminated, shall be allowed in
residential, commercial, and industrial zoning districts without a
sign permit application subject to any specific limitations provided
below:
A.
Nonresidential
only; one identification sign not exceeding 1 square foot in area
displaying only the name and address of the owner or occupant and/or
hours of business operation.
B.
Temporary signs in compliance with Section 25.56.090 (Temporary Signs). A temporary sign permit may be required in some instances.
C.
Signs
inside a building set back 5 feet or more from a window and not readily
visible from public right-of-way.
D.
Directional
or safety signs provided that signs do not exceed 3 square feet per
face.
E.
Official
emblems or flags of nonprofit organizations.
F.
Religious,
charitable, educational, or cultural posters not exceeding 16 square
feet in area and not displayed for a period greater than 30 days.
G.
A "no
trespassing" or "no dumping" sign not exceeding 3 square feet shall
be permitted for each property in addition to other authorized signs.
H.
Governmental
or other legally required posters, notices, or signs.
I.
Political
signs in compliance with the provisions of Section 25.56.090.C.
J.
Directional
and public convenience signs for public and quasi-public uses. The
total number of signs allowed shall be based on the minimum number
necessary for adequate public identification as determined by the
Director.
K.
Utility
or telephone pay station signs.
L.
Bingo
signs provided that said signs shall not exceed a maximum of 3 square
feet in area; are not installed more than 48 hours before the event;
and are removed immediately following the event.
M.
Lottery
signs for a business licensed to sell California State Lottery tickets
shall be entitled to one window-or door-mounted lottery decal 5.5
inches by 5.5 inches and no more than one specific identification
poster not to exceed 7 square feet.
N.
"Open"
signs, either mounted on the inside of a window or on a pedestal near
the main entrance if a window sign is not used. Maximum sign area
shall be 3 square feet. Signs may be double-sided. Pedestal signs
shall be located on private property and shall not interfere with
pedestrian movement. Signs shall not flash, move, blink, rotate, or
appear to do any of the foregoing.
(Ord. 1259 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1331 § 2, 2017)
The following signs, displays, and devices, as defined in Chapter 25.99 are prohibited in the City:
A.
Advertising
devices.
B.
Awnings
that are back-lit (internally illuminated) so that the awning radiates
light.
C.
Business
and identification signs that mention more than two goods or services
sold or available on the premises.
D.
Cabinet
or can signs that are internally illuminated with translucent panels
that allow the entire sign background to be illuminated. Signs with
internal illumination are permitted only if the sign background is
opaque and the only portion of the sign that appears illuminated is
the lettering and/or a registered trademark or logo.
E.
Electronic
changeable copy signs.
F.
Commercial
mascots.
G.
Neon
signs, except those placed in windows.
H.
Off-site
outdoor advertising signs (billboards).
I.
Pole
signs.
J.
Roof
signs.
K.
Signs
that rotate, move, flash, blink, or appear to do any of the foregoing
with the exception of approved time and temperature displays.
L.
Signs
on public property, in the public right-of-way, or on public utility
poles unless otherwise authorized by this chapter. Signs shall include,
but not be limited to, realtor, open house, and garage sale signs.
This prohibition shall include all portable signs including those
placed on vehicles with the exception of vehicle identification signs,
and permitted signs on taxicabs.
M.
Temporary
or portable freestanding signs, except as otherwise provided in this
chapter.
N.
Vehicle
signs.
(Ord. 1259 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1331 § 2, 2017)
A.
Compliance required. No person shall erect, re-erect, construct,
enlarge, alter, change copy, repair, move, improve, remove, convert,
or equip any sign or sign structure in the City, or cause or permit
the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions
of this chapter.
B.
Uncertainty of chapter provisions. The ARC shall have the
authority to interpret the provisions of this chapter at the request
of the Director, or when an appeal of a decision of the Director is
filed with the ARC.
C.
Sign integration requirement. All signs shall be designed
as an integral part of the overall building design and shall be located
in a manner consistent with the building's design.
D.
Sign construction. Signs that are not temporary signs shall
be constructed of permanent materials, including, but not limited
to, metal, wood, acrylic, or other comparable durable weatherproof
materials.
E.
Sign area computation. The area of signs shall be calculated
according to Figure 25.56-1 (Sign Area Calculations).
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Figure 25.56-1: Sign Area Calculations
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1.
The
area of a sign shall be measured within a single continuous perimeter
of not more than 8 straight lines enclosing the extreme limits of
writing, representation, emblem, or any figure of similar character,
together with any material or color forming an integral part of the
display or used to differentiate the sign from the background against
which it is placed.
2.
In
the case of a sign designed with more than 1 exterior surface (e.g.,
2 sides), the area shall be computed as including only the maximum
single display surface that is visible from any ground position at
1 time.
3.
The
supports, uprights, or structure on which any sign is supported shall
not be included in determining the sign area unless the supports,
uprights, or structures are designed in a manner as to form an integral
background of the display.
F.
Sign height measurement—Freeway-oriented monument signs and
monument signs. The height of a monument sign shall be measured
from the highest part of the text area of the sign to the grade of
the adjacent street or the surface grade beneath the sign, whichever
the Director determines is appropriate given the physical characteristics
of the site. Decorative features of the sign approved by the ARC may
be excluded from the measurement of sign height.
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Figure 25.56-2: Sign Height Measurement—Monument
Signs
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G.
Sign height—Wall signs. The uppermost part of a wall-mounted
sign shall not be higher than the eave line of the building on which
it is located as measured from the underside of the eave and in no
event higher than 20 feet.
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Figure 25.56-3: Sign Height Measurement–Wall Signs
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H.
Electrical raceways and conduits. Electrical raceways and
conduits shall be placed so that they are not within public view.
Where this is physically impractical, or doing so would damage significant
architectural features or materials, the ARC may grant a waiver of
this requirement provided all raceways, conduits, and similar devices
are designed in a way that they appear to be part of the overall sign
or building design.
I.
Frontage on 2 or more streets. A business on a lot that has
frontage on more than 1 street shall be allowed the authorized sign
area on each street; provided, that the permitted sign areas may not
be accumulated on 1 street and shall not exceed the allowed sign area
of any 1 street.
J.
Sign removal or replacement. When a sign is removed all brackets,
poles, and other structural elements that supported the sign shall
also be completely removed. All holes and affected building surfaces
shall be restored to match the adjacent portion of the building.
K.
Sign colors. The standards for signs in this chapter are premised
aesthetically on the use of limited colors per sign so as to minimize
excessive contrast and thereby establish more readable, less confusing
signs. Signs for commercial complexes, shopping centers, other commercial
and industrial development, including individual businesses, shall
be limited by the following:
1.
Signs
shall be limited to a maximum of 3 colors per sign. If a federally
regulated trademark sign has more than 3, then the maximum size allowed
for that sign shall be reduced by 20 percent for each additional color.
2.
For
purposes of calculating reductions in size where more than 3 colors
are involved, the maximum sign size resulting from the first 20 percent
reduction shall form the basis for the second 20 percent reduction,
and so on for each subsequent 20 percent reduction. For example, if
the maximum size allowed for a given 3-color sign is 10 square feet,
then the maximum size allowed for a 5-color sign would be 6.4 square
feet: 80% x (10 x 80%).
3.
The
ARC may waive the above-noted required size reduction or part thereof
if it specifically finds that the proposed sign is desirable due to
its quality, uniqueness, design, or other features determined by the
ARC.
L.
Illuminated signs and lights. The following standards shall
apply to all illuminated signs:
1.
All
illuminated signs shall be designed with a dimmer system to avoid
undue glare or reflection of light on private property in the surrounding
area.
2.
External
light sources shall be shielded from view and directed to illuminate
only the sign face (see Figure 25.56-4 below).
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Figure 25.56-4: Sign Illumination
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3.
Internal
illumination is permitted only if the sign background is opaque and
the only portion of the sign that appears as illuminated is the actual
lettering and/or a registered trademark or logo.
4.
Reflective-type
bulbs and incandescent lamps shall not be used on the exterior surface
of signs so that the bulb or lamp is exposed to view from any direction.
5.
Each
new illuminated sign shall be subject to a 30-day review period during
which time the Director may determine that a reduction in illumination
is necessary due to negative impacts on surrounding property or the
community in general. In addition, and at any time, the Director may
order the dimming of any illumination found to be excessively bright.
M.
Signs to face public or private right-of-way. All signs permitted
under this chapter shall be placed on the side of property facing
a public or private right-of-way.
N.
Maintenance of signs.
1.
For
the public health, safety, and welfare all signs shall be maintained
in a safe, presentable, and good structural condition at all times,
including the replacement of defective parts, wiring, ballast, painting,
repainting, cleaning, and other acts required for the maintenance
of the sign. If the sign is not made to comply with safety standards,
the Director shall require its immediate repair or removal in compliance
with this chapter.
2.
Signs
illuminated either internally or externally shall be capable of being
fully illuminated and legible with the face(s) intact (without holes
or other exterior damage). Any illuminated sign not in compliance
with these and other maintenance standards in this section shall be
cited by the Director and shall be brought into compliance with applicable
standards or proof of a contract for repair and maintenance shall
be approved within 30 days or shall be subject to abatement as a public
nuisance. Illuminated signs that, because of expired or damaged lighting
elements, become non-legible shall be ordered to remain unlighted
until repaired.
3.
When
a sign is removed or replaced, all brackets, poles, and other structural
elements that supported the sign shall also be removed. Affected building
surfaces shall be restored to match the adjacent portion of the structure.
4.
In
the case of abandoned signs, the identification, name, and copy pertaining
to the abandoned business shall be removed and replaced with a blank
panel or white space within 30 days of vacating the business.
5.
When
it is determined by the City that a sign may cause imminent danger
to the public safety and contact cannot be made with a sign owner
or building owner, no written notice shall be required. In this situation,
the City may correct the danger. The City shall Cause to have removed
any sign that endangers the public safety, including abandoned, materially
dangerous, electrically, or structurally defective signs.
6.
Notices
of violation shall be sent by the Director by certified mail. Time
periods provided in this section shall be deemed to commence on the
date of the mailing. Any person having an interest in the sign or
the property may appeal the citation ordering the removal of compliance
by filing a written notice of appeal with the Director within 30 days
after the date of mailing the notice, or 30 days after receipt if
the notice was not mailed.
7.
Signs
removed by the City shall become the property of the City and may
be disposed of in any matter deemed appropriate by the City. The cost
of the removal of any sign by the City shall be considered a debt
owed to the City by the owner of the sign and the owner of the property
and may be recovered in an appropriate court action by the City or
by assessment against the property. The cost of removal shall include
any incidental expenses incurred by the City in connection with the
sign's removal.
(Ord. 1259 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1331 § 2, 2017)
A.
Purpose. The number and area of signs as provided in this
chapter are intended to be maximum standards. However, the standards
do not necessarily ensure architectural compatibility. Therefore,
in addition to the enumerated standards, the approving authority shall
also give consideration to a sign's relationship to the overall appearance
of the subject property, as well as the surrounding community with
the goal being to minimize visual pollution, excessive illumination,
and excessive contrasting colors. Compatible design, simplicity, and
sign effectiveness are to be used in establishing guidelines for sign
approval.
B.
Relationship to other provisions. The tables contained within
this section provide regulations for permanent signs in residential
and nonresidential zoning districts. References in the last column
provide additional regulations for specific sign types located elsewhere
in this chapter. In the case of an inconsistency between regulations
provided in the tables and regulations provided for specific sign
types, the regulations for specific sign types shall take precedence.
C.
Signs allowed in residential zoning district. Table 25.56-1
(Signs Allowed in Residential Zoning Districts) provides dimension
and other development standards.
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Table 25.56-1: Signs Allowed in Residential Zoning Districts
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Sign Class
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Allowed Sign Types
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Max. Number
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Max. Sign Area
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Max. Sign Height
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Location
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Lighting Allowed
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Additional
|
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1. Name plate Single-family uses
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Wall
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One per single-family use
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2 sq. ft.
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Below eave of roof or parapet or 4 ft. if on pole
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Near main entrance
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Internal only
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Name of occupancy and address only
|
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2. Identification sign Multifamily or condominium
complex
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Wall or monument sign
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One sign per complex Alternative: 2 signs per main entrance
with max. 15 sq. ft. each
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10 sq. ft. plus one additional sq. ft. for each 10 units.Max.
50 sq. ft. total
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Below eave of roof or parapet for wall sign
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At or near main entrance
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External
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Name of complex only
|
|
3. Identification sign Residential community
|
Wall or monument sign
|
Two signs per primary entrance
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40 sq. ft. total
|
6 ft.
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At primary entrances to residential community
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External only
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Name of complex only
|
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4. Identification sign Mobile home park
|
Wall or monument sign
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One sign per street frontage
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One sq. ft. of sign area for each 10 lineal ft. of street frontage.
Max. 40 sq. ft. total
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6 ft.
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At primary entrances to mobile home park
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External only
|
Name of complex only
|
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5. Identification sign Nonresidential uses
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Wall or monument sign
|
One sign
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20 sq. ft.
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Below eave of roof or parapet for wall sign. 6 ft. for monument
sign
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At primary entrance
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External only
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Allowed for churches, day care centers, private clubs, and similar
uses
|
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6. Identification sign Commercial uses (offices)
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Wall or monument sign
|
One sign
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20 sq. ft.
|
Below eave of roof or parapet for wall sign. 6 ft. for monument
sign
|
At primary entrance
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External only
|
Only for commercial uses allowed with a conditional use permit
(offices) in the R-3 zone
|
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7. Identification sign Hotels and motels
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Standards shall be the same as for uses in commercial and industrial
zones. However, the number of signs, sign area, height, and illumination
may be reduced if the use is located in or adjacent to a residential
zone
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Only for hotels and motels allowed with a conditional use permit
in the R-3 zone
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8. Temporary signs
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See Section 25.56.090 (Temporary Signs)
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D.
Signs allowed in commercial and industrial zoning district. Table 25.56-2 (Signs Allowed in Commercial and Industrial Zoning
Districts) provides dimension and other development standards.
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Table 25.56-2: Signs Allowed in Commercial and Industrial Zoning
Districts
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sign Class
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Allowed Sign Types
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Max. Number of Signs
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Max. Sign Area
|
Max. Sign Height
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Sign Location
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Lighting Allowed
|
Additional Requirements
|
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Building-Mounted Signage
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1a. Business identificatio n sign Up to 50 ft.
of building frontage
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Flush-mounted or projecting building-mounted wall sign
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One per building frontage
|
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Below eave line of building and not higher than 20 ft.
|
Sign shall be located adjacent to the right-of-way from which
its area is determined
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Yes
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Section 25.56.080.A
|
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Within 100 ft. of public ROW
|
|
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1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal foot of building frontage
Max. sign area 50 sq. ft.
|
|
|
|
|
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More than 100 ft. from public ROW
|
|
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1.5 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal foot of building frontage
Max. sign area 75 sq. ft.
|
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1b. Business identification sign 50–100 ft.
of building frontage
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Flush-mounted or projecting building-mounted wall sign
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One per building frontage
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50 sq. ft. of sign area for first 50 ft. of frontage; and 0.5
sq. ft. of sign area for each lineal ft. of building frontage up to
100 ft.
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Below eave line of building and not higher than 20 ft.
|
Sign shall be located adjacent to the right-of-way from which
its area is determine d
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Yes
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Section 25.56.080.A
|
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Within 100 ft. of public ROW
|
|
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Max sign area 75 sq. ft.
|
|
|
|
|
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More than 100 ft. from public ROW
|
|
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75 sq. ft. of sign area for first 50 ft. of frontage; and 0.5
sq. ft. of sign area for each lineal ft. of building frontage up to
100 ft.
Max. sign area 100 sq. ft.
|
|
|
|
|
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1c. Business identification sign More than 100
ft. of frontage
|
Flush-mounted or projecting building-mounted wall sign
|
One per building frontage
|
75 sq. ft. of sign area for first 100 ft. of frontage; and 0.25
sq. ft. of sign area for each lineal ft. of building frontage in excess
of 100 ft.
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Below eave line of building and not higher than 20 ft.
|
Sign shall be located adjacent to the right-of-way from which
its area is determined
|
Yes
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Section 25.56.080.A
|
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Within 100 ft. of public ROW
|
|
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100 sq. ft. of sign area for first 100 ft. of frontage; and
0.25 sq. ft. of sign area for each lineal ft. of building frontage
in excess of 100 ft.
|
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ARC approval required
|
|
|
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More than 100 ft. from public ROW
|
|
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Max sign area as approved by ARC
|
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ARC approval required
|
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2. Business identification sign Secondary business
signs
|
Building-mounted wall sign flush-mounted or projecting
|
Two per business subject to the maximum sign area allowed for
the business
|
The total aggregate sign area of the secondary sign(s) together
with the primary sign shall not exceed the maximum sign area allowed
for the business as determine d by items 1a, 1b, and 1c above
|
Below eave line of building and not higher than 20 ft.
|
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Yes
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Sign design shall be consistent with primary business sign and
shall be ancillary to the main business sign Section 25.56.080.C
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3. Business identification sign Freeway-oriented
signs
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Building-mounted wall sign
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One sign facing the freeway
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Single tenant building; one-half the sign area allowed for the
front of the building Multitena nt building: 16-inch high letters
maximum
|
Below eave line of building and not higher than 20 ft.
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On the freeway side of the building
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Yes
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Signs shall be reverse "halo" lit or non-illuminated individual
letters Illuminated signs turned off at 11:00 p.m. Section 25.56.080.H
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4. Business identification sign Second story business
sign
|
Building-mounted, flush mounted only
|
One sign per business
|
50% of sign area allowed for business in single-story building
|
Below eave line of building
|
Shall be located on the side of the building where the majority
of the business is located
|
Yes
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Freestanding freeway-oriented monument signs and monument
signs
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5a. Business identificatio n sign Multitenant sites
less than 5 acres
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Freestandin g monument sign
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One sign per street frontage
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Maximum of one-half the total sign area allowed for the front
of the building. The sign area of the monumen t sign shall be in addition
to the allowed sign area for the building or business. Maximum sign
area 50 sq. ft.
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6 ft. unless topograph ic or other features necessitat e a higher
sign. In no event shall total sign height exceed 10 ft.
|
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Yes
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To identify a building, commercial or industrial complex, or
shopping center with frontage on a public or private street Section
25.56.080.B
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5b. Business identification sign Multitenant sites
with more than 5 acres
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Freestanding monument sign
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One sign per street frontage
|
10 sq. ft. per acre of subject site. The sign area of the monumen
t sign shall be in addition to the allowed sign area for the building
Maximum sign area 100 sq. ft.
|
6 ft. unless topograph ic or other features necessitat e a higher
sign. In no event shall total sign height exceed 10 ft.
|
|
Yes
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Section 25.56.080.B
|
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5c. Freeway-oriented monument signs
|
Freestandin g freeway monument sign
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One per 1,000 lineal feet of freeway frontage Two for planned
commercial centers in excess of 1,600 lineal feet of freeway frontage
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450 sq. ft.
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40 ft.
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Located along freeway frontage with a minimum setback of 10
ft. and a maximum setback of 50 ft.
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Yes
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Section 25.56.080B1 Planned Commercial development abutting Interstate 10
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Miscellaneous signs
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6. Business identification sign Awning sign
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Permanent awning sign
|
One sign per awning Allowed in addition to other signs
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Letter height shall not exceed one-third of the awning height
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Placed on the awning or awning valance, but not on both
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No
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Section 25.56.080.E
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7. Business identification sign Window sign
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Permanent window sign
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One sign per individual window Allowed in addition to other
signs
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25% of total window area facing a public street or public parking
area including temporary window signs
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Not allowed above ground floor windows
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On inside of window surface
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Yes
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Section 25.56.080.D
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8. Business identification sign Pedestrian-oriented
sign
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A-frame, pedestal, or another well-designed sign stand
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One per establishme nt Allowed in addition to other signs
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3 sq. ft. May be two-sided
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54 inches
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Near main entrance on private property, and oriented to pedestria
ns
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No
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Section 25.56.080.G
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9. Attraction boards Theaters and nightclubs
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Building-mounted flush-mounted or projecting
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One per establishment Allowed in addition to other signs
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25 sq. ft. for flush-mounted 15 sq. ft. per side for projecting
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Below eave line of building and not higher than 20 ft.
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Yes
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Section 25.56.080.J
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10. Menu board Restaurant menu board
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Building-mounted or window May be on pedestal if restaurant
is set back more than 5 ft. from ROW
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One per establishme nt
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3 sq. ft.
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Within window area or 6 ft. if on pedestal
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Shall not encroach into the public right-of-way or obstruct
pedestria n movemen t
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Yes
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Section 25.56.080.K
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11. Multitenant courtyard or plaza Business directory
sign
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Wall or ground sign
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One per courtyard or plaza Allowed in addition to other signs
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1.5 sq. ft. of sign area per tenant, plus an additional 2 sq.
ft. to provide directions to the courtyard or plaza
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7 ft.
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Near main entrance to courtyard or plaza and oriented to pedestria
ns
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No
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Section 25.56.080.I
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12. Gasoline service stations.
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See Section 25.56.080(L) (Gasoline Service Stations)
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13. Temporary signs.
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See Section 25.56.090 (Temporary Signs)
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(Ord. 1259 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1279 § 9, 2015; Ord. 1331 § 2, 2017)
A.
Building-mounted wall signs.
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Figure 25.56-5: Wall Sign Examples
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1.
Signs
shall be located only on a building frontage and shall not extend
above an eave or parapet, or above or below a fascia on which they
are located.
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Figure 25.56-6: Appropriate Wall Sign Location
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2.
Electrical
raceways for signs shall be designed as an integral part of the sign
or building design and shall not be visible.
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Figure 25.56-7: Electrical Raceways
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3.
Signs
shall be placed flat against the wall and shall not project from the
wall more than required for normal construction purposes and in no
case more than 12 inches.
4.
Signs
shall be located within the middle 50 percent of the building or occupancy's
frontage (e.g., inline tenant) measured from lease line to lease line.
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Figure 25.56-8: Appropriate Wall Sign Location (In-Line
Tenant)
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5.
Signs
located on adjacent walls on the same building shall be separated
at the corners of the building with adequate spacing.
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Figure 25.56-9: Required Separation for Wall Signs
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B.
Freestanding monument signs.
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Figure 25.56-10: Freestanding Sign Examples
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1.
Freeway-oriented
monument signs.
a.
b.
One freeway-oriented monument sign is permitted for planned commercial
properties within the Freeway Commercial Overlay Zone, greater than
10 acres in size and with at least 1,000 feet of lineal frontage abutting
Interstate 10.
c.
When a planned commercial center has freeway frontage in excess of
1,600 lineal feet, 1 additional freeway monument sign shall be permitted.
Multiple freeway-oriented monument signs for the same planned commercial
center shall be separated by a minimum distance of 400 lineal feet.
d.
Signs shall not exceed a maximum height of 40 feet. Deviations in
sign height, up to 20 percent, may be approved by the Architectural
Review Commission for artistic elements and superior design quality.
e.
All signs shall be of an artist and enhanced design that is architecturally
compatible with the architecture of the commercial center.
f.
When approving any freeway sign the ARC shall affirmatively make
the finding that the approval shall visually enhance the aesthetic
quality of the property on which the sign is to be located.
2.
Monument
signs.
a.
A single-tenant building, multitenant building with unshared access,
commercial or industrial complex, or shopping center shall be entitled
to 1 freestanding monument sign per frontage on a public or private
street.
b.
When a shopping center or industrial park has street frontage on
any 1 street in excess of 1,600 lineal feet, 1 additional sign shall
be permitted. Freestanding signs on the same street shall be separated
by a minimum distance of 400 lineal feet.
c.
All freestanding monument signs shall be placed within a permanently
landscaped area not less than 24 square feet, be architecturally compatible
with the building or complex, and not encroach in the public right-of-way.
d.
When approving any freestanding sign the ARC shall affirmatively
make the finding that the approval shall visually enhance the aesthetic
quality of the property on which the sign is to be located.
e.
Freestanding monument signs shall not contain phone numbers.
C.
Secondary business signs.
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Figure 25.56-11: Secondary Business Signs
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1.
Secondary
business signs shall be clearly ancillary to the main business sign
and in no event shall the aggregate sign area exceed the maximum permitted
under this chapter.
2.
The
design of secondary business signs shall be architecturally consistent
with the main business identification sign.
3.
The
total aggregate sign area of the primary sign together with the secondary
sign shall not exceed the maximum sign area allowed for the business.
4.
Where a proposed secondary business sign is a registered federally regulated trademark sign, the size of the trademark sign may be subject to size reduction requirements in compliance with Section 25.56.060 (General Provisions for All Signs).
5.
No
more than 2 secondary signs allowed except as otherwise provided in
this chapter.
6.
Secondary
signs shall not contain phone numbers.
7.
Slogans,
mottos, or sayings may be used instead of secondary business signage.
D.
Window signs—Permanent.
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Figure 25.56-12: Window Signs (Permanent)
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1.
The
aggregate area of all window signs shall not exceed 25 percent of
the total window area of a storefront.
2.
Signs
shall be permanently painted, etched, or mounted on the inside of
windows.
3.
Illuminated
(LED, neon, etc.) window signs shall be allowed as permanent window
signs, and shall not exceed 15 square feet in size. The area covered
by the illuminated sign(s) shall count towards the maximum 25 percent
window coverage limitation as described above. These signs shall not
be allowed in windows fronting on El Paseo and shall not rotate, move,
flash, blink, or appear to do any of the foregoing.
4.
Window
signs shall be allowed in addition to the aggregate sign area allowed
for wall and projecting signs.
5.
Signs
within 5 feet of a storefront window shall be counted as window signs.
E.
Signs on awnings, marquees, canopies, arcades, or similar structures.
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Figure 25.56-13: Awning Signs
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1.
All
awnings shall be reviewed and approved by the ARC. The awning shall
be architecturally compatible with the building and as a result an
awning may not be appropriate for every building.
2.
Signs
on awnings shall be kept in good repair, clean, and not faded.
3.
Signs
on awnings (lettering and numbers), including lettering style and
colors shall blend aesthetically with the awning and building to which
it is attached.
4.
When
required by the building official, street address numbers shall comply
with the requirements of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 15.15.010
and Table 15.15.020(A).
5.
Awnings
shall not contain phone numbers.
F.
Projecting signs. Projecting signs shall not extend below
8 feet from the sidewalk or the right-of-way.
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Figure 25.56-14: Projecting (Blade) Signs
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G.
Pedestrian oriented signs.
1.
Businesses
in the commercial and industrial districts may place a pedestrian
oriented A-frame or pedestal mounted "open" sign in front of a business,
subject to the following standards:
a.
Maximum sign area shall be 3 square feet for pedestal signs on each
side, and 5 feet for A-frame signs on each side;
b.
Maximum sign height shall be 54 inches;
c.
Signs shall be placed on private property in a location that does
not impede pedestrian traffic flow;
d.
Signs shall be designed and located so as to not distract from the
appearance of the building or violate the intent of this chapter;
e.
Signs shall not include extraneous verbiage advertising the business,
specials, or sales events; and
f.
Signs shall be removed when the business is not open for business.
2.
For
businesses on El Paseo, the above standards apply with the following
additional standards:
a.
Signs shall be placed on private property in a location that does
not impede pedestrian traffic flow;
b.
Allowed only during the summer months between June 1 and October
1, or before 10:00 a.m. when a business is actually open at that time,
during construction of a storefront, and/or any time a business is
the sole tenant of an otherwise-vacant multi-tenant building;
c.
Signs permitted under this subsection shall be limited to the word
"open," the business name and logo, and hours of operation only;
d.
City approval of the sign is required. A City approval identity sticker
will be issued and must be placed on the sign; and
e.
Signs shall be professionally designed and fabricated, and well-maintained
at all times.
H.
Building-mounted signs facing the freeway. Businesses located
in buildings with 1 side facing the freeway shall be entitled to 1
sign on the freeway side of the building in addition to other allowed
signs for the front of the building, provided the freeway facing sign
complies with the following requirements:
1.
Signs
for single-tenant buildings shall be limited to 50 percent of the
total sign area allowed on the front of the building.
2.
Signs
for multitenant buildings and individual business signs shall be limited
to a maximum of 16-inch high letters.
3.
All
signs facing the freeway shall use black font type Bernard Gothic
T Medium, except for federal trademark signs.
4.
All
signs facing the freeway shall be either reverse "halo" lit or non-illuminated
individual letters.
5.
Illuminated
signs shall be turned off and non-illuminated after 11:00 p.m.
6.
No
logos, slogans, or phone numbers as part of the signage allowed.
I.
Directional signs for courtyard or plaza businesses. Where
commercial buildings or complexes are designed to contain tenant spaces
oriented to an interior courtyard or plaza and where the principal
business identification sign is located on that courtyard or plaza
frontage, the commercial building or complex shall be permitted a
pedestrian directional sign(s). The directional sign shall group the
names of businesses and/or principal services to be found in the courtyard
or plaza subject to the following standards:
1.
Signs
shall be located at major pedestrian entrances to the plaza or courtyard.
2.
Signs
shall not encroach into the public right-of-way.
3.
Signs
shall be properly integrated into the architectural and landscape
design of the building.
4.
Signs
including supports shall have a maximum width of 4 feet, whether wall-mounted
or freestanding.
J.
Attraction boards for theaters and nightclubs. In addition
to the principal sign area, 1 attraction board to advertise nightclub
or theater entertainment shall be allowed. The information on the
attraction board shall be limited to coming and current entertainment
only. Attraction boards shall not be used to advertise rates or prices
of attractions.
K.
Restaurant menu boards. In addition to the principal sign
area, a restaurant may have 1 sign on a wall or window displaying
the menu and/or daily specials. When a restaurant is set back more
than 5 feet from the public right-of-way or pedestrian walkway, a
freestanding easel may be set up within the setback to display the
menu board during hours when meals are being served. The sign shall
not encroach into the public right-of-way or obstruct pedestrian movement.
L.
Gasoline service stations. Gasoline service stations shall
be limited to those signs approved by the ARC as a part of their action
on a conditional use permit and/or amendment thereto. Service station
signs shall not exceed the following limitations:
1.
One
double-faced freestanding monument sign not to exceed 24 square feet
in area or not to exceed 8 feet in height, and advertising only the
name of the company.
2.
One
10-square-foot maximum wall sign advertising the company name and/or
operator.
3.
One
wall or ground sign, not exceeding 8 square feet in area and 8 feet
in height for a ground sign, advertising the actual lowest price per
gallon including all taxes at which gasoline are currently being offered.
Any special conditions required for sale at the lowest price shall
also be indicated.
(Ord. 1259 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1262 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1263 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1331 § 2, 2017)
A.
Applicability. The temporary signs listed below in Table 25.56-3 (Temporary Sign Standards) shall be allowed subject to the requirements of this section. Temporary signs in violation of this section shall be treated as illegal signs and shall be subject to abatement under the requirements of Section 25.56.130 (Abatement of Illegal Signs).
B.
Civic events. Nothing contained in this section shall prevent
the Council from granting a special permit application or otherwise
permitting signs, displays, or advertising pertaining to a civic,
patriotic, or special event of general public interest taking place
within the City when it can be found that the signs, displays, or
advertising will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare,
interest, or safety, nor injurious to adjacent property or improvements.
C.
Number, size, height, and duration. Table 25.56-3 (Temporary
Sign Standards) provides standards for temporary signs. Temporary
signs are allowed in addition to the number of permanent signs allowed
for the property.
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Table 25.56-3: Temporary Sign Standards
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Sign Type
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Maximum Number
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Maximum Area
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Maximum Height
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Duration
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Additional Standards
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Temporary Window Signs1, 2
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Commercial and industrial zones only
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Allowed for sales and promotions
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Lineal feet of window area
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50 feet or less
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One sign
|
10% of total window area
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N/A
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30 days
|
Placed on inside of window
|
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51-100 feet
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One sign
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15% of total window area
|
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More than 100 feet
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One sign
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25% of total window area
|
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Special Signs
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Special event banner
|
One sign building-mounted or freestanding
|
30 sq. ft.
|
Below eave line of building
|
30 days per year
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Section 25.56.090.D
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New business establishment identification
|
One sign
|
See Section 25.56.070 Table 25.56-2 1a, 1b or 1c
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Below eave line of building
|
60 days
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Allowed only while permanent signs are being obtained
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Trade and construction project signs
|
One sign per street frontage. Shall not obstruct visibility
at intersections
|
16 sq. ft. per 20,000 sq. ft. of site area
Max. 32 sq. ft.
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8 ft.
|
During active building permit. Removed before notice of completion
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On property where construction is taking place. Shall list only
firms connected with the development project
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New Residential Development
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New subdivision identification signs
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One double-face sign, or 2 single-face signs per street frontage
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48 sq. ft. per sign face
|
8 ft.
|
Until all units in the project are sold
|
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New subdivision directional signs
|
Two signs per street frontage
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15 sq. ft. each
|
8 ft.
|
Until all units in the project are sold
|
Sign placement to direct persons to the subdivision entrance
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Realty and Lease Signs
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Realty sign: single-family residential
|
One sign per street frontage
|
3 sq. ft., plus one rider sign; 5 in. x 16 in.
|
4 ft.
|
During time when realty is offered for sale or rent
|
Section 25.56.090
|
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Realty sign: open house signs
|
One on site, 3 off site
|
3 sq. ft.
|
4 ft. on-site 3 ft. off-site
|
While a salesperson is physically present on the premises
|
Section 25.56.090.G
|
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Realty sign: other than single-family in residential
zone
|
One sign per street frontage
|
12 sq. ft.
|
4 ft.
|
During time when realty is offered for sale or rent
|
Section 25.56.090
|
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Lease potential sign: future development
|
One 2-sided sign per street frontage
|
32 sq. ft.
|
6 ft.
|
Displayed after ARC project approval Removed before notice of
completion
|
May advertise lease potential for future development prior to
and during construction No riders outside of the 32 sq. ft. area
|
|
Realty sign
|
One 2-sided sign per street frontage
|
16 sq. ft.
|
6 ft.
|
During time when realty is offered for sale or rent
|
No riders outside of the 16 sq. ft. area
|
|
Personal property sale, block party, or similar event
|
Three signs
|
3 sq. ft.
|
4 ft.
|
Two days within a 30-day period
|
One on the property where the event is being held, and two off-site
on private property
|
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Political signs
|
See Section 25.56.090.E (Political Sign Regulations)
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|
Notes:
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1
|
Businesses that are set back more than 250 feet from a public
right-of-way (street) may double the temporary window sign area. Businesses
that are set back more than 600 feet from a public right-of-way (street)
may triple their otherwise entitled temporary window signage.
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2
|
Does not include signs and decorations painted on or applied
to windows pertaining to holidays and seasonal events when the signs
contain no reference to the goods or services sold or provided by
the establishment. All signs and decorations shall be removed within
10 days following the applicable holiday.
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D.
Standards for temporary signs. Temporary signs shall be subject
to the following standards and any additional standards for specific
types of temporary signs:
1.
Signs
are allowed on private property only and shall not be placed in public
rights-of-way or at off site locations.
2.
Signs
shall not be attached to roofs, temporary structures, trees, utility
poles, light standards, and similar items in the public right-of-way.
3.
Signs
shall not be illuminated
4.
Signs
shall not move in any manner.
5.
Signs
shall be constructed of durable material suitable to their location
and purpose.
6.
Signs
and their components shall be promptly removed at the time of expiration.
7.
Window
signs with non-commercial content or messages shall comply with all
regulations of temporary signs related to number, area, size and height.
E.
Political sign regulations. Political signs shall comply with
the following requirements:
1.
Political
signs shall not be located in the public right-of-way.
2.
No
fee or permits shall be required for the right to erect political
signs.
3.
Where
the sign is proposed to be placed on private property, the applicant
shall secure the permission of the property owner.
4.
Signs
shall not be placed in any manner to create a hazard to public health
or safety.
5.
Signs
shall be removed within 30 days following the election.
F.
Special event signs.
1.
With
the approval of the Director, a business may erect 1 temporary sign,
freestanding or mounted on a wall fascia, advertising special events,
promotions, or sales. Approval of a sign permit application may allow
up to 30 square feet of sign area depending upon the type of event,
building design, and right-of-way frontage for a period not to exceed
30 days per year.
2.
Signs
approved under this section shall be compatible and harmonious with
the color of the building and adjacent buildings. When improperly
used, special event signs constitute a public nuisance and may be
abated. Special event signs for periods in excess of 30 days may only
be permitted in compliance with a resolution of the Council, which
shall specify the period during which the banner may be displayed.
G.
Open house signs. Open house signs shall be permitted for
an open house, subject to the following provisions:
2.
Off-site
direction signs.
a.
Sign lettering must be brown on a beige background, but may include
Realtor name and phone number in 2-inch high maximum, plain font.
No logos or branding are permitted on off-site directional signs.
b.
One off-site directional sign per intersection. One sign permitted
on each corner of an intersection, such that no more than 3 off-site
directional signs are allowed in addition to 1 on-site open house
sign for a total of 4 open house signs.
c.
Signs shall be located a minimum of 5 feet from curb with property
owner permission for sign location.
d.
Sign placement in any City median is prohibited.
e.
Additional lighting, flags, balloons, or any other advertising device
as defined in this chapter shall be prohibited.
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Figure 25.56-15: Open House Off-Site Direction Signs
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Figure 25.56-16: Prohibited Locations—Open House
Off-Site Direction Signs
 |
(Ord. 1259 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1331 § 2, 2017)
A.
Purpose. The purpose of a comprehensive sign program is to
integrate all of a nonresidential project's signs with the overall
site design and the structures' design into a unified architectural
statement. A comprehensive sign program provides a means for the flexible
application of sign regulations in order to provide incentive and
latitude in the design and display of multiple signs and to achieve,
not circumvent, the purpose of this chapter. Approval of a comprehensive
sign program may modify the standards provided in this chapter as
to sign number, size, height, illumination, location, orientation,
or other aspects of signs within the limits of this section.
B.
Applicability. The approval of a comprehensive sign program
by the ARC shall be required whenever any of the following circumstances
exist:
1.
Whenever
3 or more separate tenant spaces are present on the same site.
2.
Whenever
3 or more nonexempt signs are proposed for a single tenant.
3.
Whenever
signs are proposed to be located on the second story on a multistory
building.
4.
Whenever
an existing multitenant development of 3 or more tenants is being
remodeled or rehabilitated to the extent that it requires review and
approval by the ARC.
5.
Whenever
the Director determines that a comprehensive sign program is needed
because of special project characteristics (e.g., the size of proposed
signs, limited site visibility, the location of the site relative
to other lots, buildings, or streets, etc.).
C.
Application requirements. A sign permit application for a
comprehensive sign program shall include all information and materials
required by the Director.
D.
Standards. A comprehensive sign program shall comply with
the following standards:
1.
The
proposed sign program shall comply with the purpose and intent of
this chapter.
2.
The
proposed signs shall enhance the overall development, be in harmony
with, and relate visually to other signs included in the comprehensive
sign program, to the structures and/or developments they identify,
and to surrounding development when applicable.
3.
The
sign program shall address all signs, including permanent, temporary,
and exempt signs.
4.
The
sign program shall accommodate future revisions that may be required
because of changes in use or tenants.
5.
The
sign program shall comply with the standards of this chapter, except
that deviations are allowed with regard to sign area, total number,
location, and/or height of signs to the extent that the comprehensive
sign program will enhance the overall development and will more fully
accomplish the purposes and intent of this chapter.
6.
Approval
of a comprehensive sign program shall not authorize the use of signs
prohibited by this chapter.
7.
Review
and approval of a comprehensive sign program shall not consider the
signs' proposed message content.
E.
Findings. In order to approve a comprehensive sign program
the following findings shall be made:
1.
The
comprehensive sign program complies with the purpose of this chapter,
including the design criteria.
2.
Proposed
signs enhance the overall development and are in harmony with other
signs included in the plan with the structures they identify and with
surrounding development.
3.
The
comprehensive sign program contains provisions to accommodate future
revisions that may be required because of changes in use or tenants.
4.
The
comprehensive sign program complies with the standards of this chapter,
except that flexibility is allowed with regard to sign area, number,
location, and/or height to the extent that the signs proposed under
the comprehensive sign program will enhance the overall development,
achieve superior quality design, and will more fully accomplish the
purposes of this chapter.
F.
Revisions to comprehensive sign programs. The Director may
approve revisions to a comprehensive sign program if the intent of
the original approval is not affected. Revisions that would substantially
deviate from the original approval shall require the approval of a
new/revised comprehensive sign program by the ARC.
(Ord. 1259 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1331 § 2, 2017)
A.
Lawfully permitted nonconforming signs.
1.
Lawfully
permitted on-premises signs existing at the time of the adoption of
the ordinance codified in this chapter on September 10, 2009, that
do not comply with the requirements of this chapter shall be deemed
lawful nonconforming signs.
2.
Nonconforming
signs shall not be expanded, extended, rebuilt, altered, or reconstructed
in any way, except for normal maintenance or to protect public safety.
3.
It
shall be the express responsibility of the seller of property or a
business to advise the buyer of the provisions of this section relating
to the removal of nonconforming signs upon the transfer of ownership
of a business.
B.
Lawful nonconforming signs to be removed. It shall be the
responsibility of the business owner, sign owner, or property owner
to ensure compliance with this section. Nonconforming signs shall
be removed or made to comply with the requirements of this chapter
as follows:
1.
Within
30 days of the issuance of a sign permit application for a sign on
a property on which a nonconforming sign(s) exists. Prior to the issuance
for a property on which a nonconforming sign(s) exists, the applicant
or owner shall file with the City an irrevocable bond in the amount
of $10,000.00 to guarantee the nonconforming sign(s) shall removed
or made to conform with the requirements of this chapter within a
specified time.
2.
Upon
the transfer of ownership of the business.
3.
Upon
the altering of the nonconforming sign or sign structure in any way
or the addition of new sign(s) or a new sign structure.
4.
After
90 days of the discontinuance of a business or before a new business
occupies the building, whichever comes first.
C.
Nonconforming signs maintenance. Except for normal repair
or maintenance not exceeding 50 percent of the value of the sign,
nonconforming signs shall not be modified, altered, moved, or replaced
except in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
D.
Lawful nonconforming off-site signs (i.e., billboards). Nothing
contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit the ability
of an owner of a lawful nonconforming off-site sign (i.e., billboard)
to periodically change advertising copy.
(Ord. 1259 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1331 § 2, 2017)
A.
Removal of abandoned signs.
1.
An
abandoned sign or an abandoned nonconforming sign shall be removed
within 30 days by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the
sign is located or by a person, organization, or other entity that
directly or indirectly receives a benefit from the information contained
on the sign. All wording advertising or relating to the discontinued
business shall be removed from all nonconforming signs.
2.
A
sign frame or structure that has been abandoned shall be removed within
30 days by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the sign
frame or structure is located.
B.
Presumption that a sign is abandoned. A sign that identifies
or advertises a business that has ceased; is located upon a structure
that has been abandoned by its owner; has not identified a bona fide
business, lessor, service, owner, product, or activity available upon
the site, for more than 90 days shall be presumed abandoned.
C.
Notice that a sign is presumed abandoned. The Director shall
send the person responsible for a sign presumed to be abandoned an
abandoned sign notification. Failure of the person to respond within
30 days to the abandoned sign notification shall serve as prima facie
evidence of intentional permanent abandonment of the sign.
(Ord. 1259 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1331 § 2, 2017)
A.
Enforcement authority. The Director shall be the enforcement
authority for this chapter.
B.
Abatement of illegal signs. The Director shall not permit,
and shall abate, any sign within the City that fails to meet the requirements
of this chapter or other applicable law, including temporary signs.
Any illegal permanent signs shall be abated by the City.
C.
Notification and appeal. The Director shall notify the owner or user of a permanent sign that has been installed without a sign permit that the illegal sign shall be removed within 10 days. Upon receipt of this notice, the owner or user of a permanent sign that is determined to be illegal does have the right to file an appeal regarding the decision or notice within 10 days thereafter to the Council pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8.20 of this title.
(Ord. 1259 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1331 § 2, 2017)
A.
Violations of any of the provisions of this chapter are infractions and/or misdemeanors punishable as provided for in Palm Desert Municipal Code, Section 8.20.020(L).
B.
If
the installation of a sign is commenced prior to obtaining an approved
sign permit application, the applicable fee for a sign permit application
shall be doubled.
(Ord. 1259 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1331 § 2, 2017)
