PC R 97-1629RESOLUTION NO. 97-1629
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE INTERPRETING THAT EXPOSED LIGHT
BULB SIGNS ARE PROHIBITED
WHEREAS, the Development Code was adopted by the City Council on Ma�y 14,
1991, and became effective on June 13, 1991; and
WHEREAS, Section 9-01.110 (G) (3) of the Development Code provides the Planning
Commission with the authority to clarify ambiguities in Title 9 of the Municipal Code;
and
WHEREAS, Development Code Chapter 9-13 (Sign Ordinance) does not make any
reference to exposed light bulbs signs; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has received a request for an interpretation to
determine whether exposed .light bulb signs are permitted or prohibiteci; and
WHEREAS, exposed light bulb signs are considered "reader boards"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation, the following
circumstances exist:
1. The Arroyo Grande Development Code does not address whether exposed light
bulb signs are permitted or prohibited.
2. The purpose and intent of an exposed light bulb sign is similar to a reader
board. -
3. Section 9-13.060(13) of the Arroyo Grande Development Code prohibiting
"reader boards" also applies to exposed light bulb signs.
4. The intent of the Development Code is to prohibit exposed light bulb signs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby makes the interpretation that exposed light bulb signs are
prohibited.
On a motion by Commissioner O'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Haney, and by
the following roll cal� vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners 0'Donnell, Haney Greene and Lubin
NOES: None �
ABSENT: Commissioner Rondeau
The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 15th day of July, 1997.
Resolution No. 97-1629
July 15, 1997
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