PC R 97-1601RESOLUTION NO. 97-1601
-. A RESOLUTION . OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
�THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL REPEAL THE EXISTING
TITLE 9, CHAPTER 13 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS" IN ITS ENTIRETY AND
�ADOPT A 1VEW TITLE 9 CHAPTER 13, WITH THE SAME
TITLE; AND , THAT THE CITY COUNCII. ADOPT
REVISIONS- TO TITLE 9, CHAPTERS 3, 10 AND 18 �
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered amending, Title 9, Chapter 13 of
the Municipal Code of the City of Anoyo Grande; and "`
WHEREAS, the amendments being considered for Chapter 13 require�amendments to
Chapters 3, 10, and 18; and � .
WHEREAS, the City of Anoyo Grande has found that it is necessary and desirable to
regulate sign standards and construction to promote the general welfare and public interest of
the community; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce, Village Improvement Association, Parking and
Business Improvement Area Advisory Board, and Architectural Advisory Committee have been
consulted about the proposed amendments and pertinent comments incorporated in the
amendments; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held on the proposed amendments on
February 4, 1997, at which rime all interested persons were given the opportunity to be heard;
and
VVHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information and
public testimony presented at the public hearings and in the proposed documents and staff
reports; and
WHEREAS, a negative declaration has been prepared on the proposed amendments
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the
City's Rules and Procedures for Implementation of CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation, and public
hearing that the following circumstances exist: •
1. The proposed revisions to Title 9 is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies, and -
programs of the General Plan, and is necessary and desirable to implement the provisions
of the General Plan.
2.
3.
4.
The proposed revisions to Title 9 will not adversely affect the public health, safety or
welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern.
The proposed revisions to Title 9 are consistent with the intent of Title 9(or the portion
of Title 9 it is amending.
The potential environmental impacts of the proposed revisions to Title 9 are insignificant.
Resolution No. 97-1601
Sign Regulations
February 4, 1997
Page 2
Department of Fish and Game Required Findings of Exemption
1. The City of Arroyo Grande has prepared an initial study pursuant to Section 15063 of
the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act for the proposed revisions
to Chapters 3, 10, 13 and 18 of Title 9 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code.
2. Based on the initial study, a negative declaration was prepared for review by the public
and the Planning Commission, and review and approval by the City Council.
3. After holding a public hearing pursuant to State and City Codes, and considering the
record as a whole, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the
negative declaration and find that there is no substantial evidence of any significant
adverse effect, either individually or cumulatively on wildlife resources as defined by
section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code or on the habitat upon which the wildlife
depends as a result of development of this project.
NOW, T�IEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Arroyo Grande to recommend to the City Council: Adopt a negative declaration, instruct the
City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination; repeal the existing Title 9, Chapter 13 of the
Municipal Code, entitled "Sign Regulations" and adopt a new Title 9, Chapter 13 with the same
title; and adopt revisions to Tide 9, Chapters 3, 10 and 18.
On motion by Commissioner Lubin, seconded by Commissioner Keen, and by the
following roll call vote to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Lubin, Keen, Titus, Deviny and Tappan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 4th day of February, 1997.
ATTEST:
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ill Breese, Co ission Clerk William Tappan, Chair -�
TO CONTENT:
Doreen Liberfp-Blanck, Community Development Director
Sectio� 9-03.140 Administrative Sign Permit
A. Purpose and Intent .
An Administrative Sign Permit is intended to allow planning review of signs for projects
consisting of a single permitted use having a total aggregate sign area not exceeding one
hundred (100) square feet, and having sign heights of eight (8) feet o� less, as set forth in
Chapter 9-13 of this Title. �
B. Authority
The Community Development Director is authorized to approve Administrative Sign
Permits subject to the appeal provisions of Section 9-02.150 of this Title. Depending on the
location and/or type of sign, the Architectural Advisory Committee, or a representative.thereof
may be asked to review the permit and provide a recommendation to the Community
Development Director. A public hearing is not required.
C. Submittal and Review Requirements
1. Administrative Sign Pe�mit applications shall contain the following:
a. Completed planning application form and required fee and attachments
(see also Section 9-02.430).
b. � Five (5) copies of a p(ot plan, drawn to a standard engineer's scale
(approval necessary for use of scale smaller than 1:30, i.e., 1:40 or 1:50)
� and with a north arrow, showing:
�1)
�2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Location, exterior boundaries and dimensions of the entire property
that.is the subject of the application.
Public and/or private . adjacent streets, rights-of-way, and
easements.
Site access, circulation and off-street parking facilities.
Existing and proposed buiidings and structures.
Wall, fences, exterior lighting structures and planted areas.
c. Five (5� copies of a sign plan showing:
(1)
�2)
t3)
(4)
Dimensions and areas of all signs.
Dimensions and areas of building wails on which signs are to be
located.
Heights of all signs.
Means of lighting, if any.
(5) � Message that will appear on each sign.
(6) Description. of materials and colors for letters and background.
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(10) Statement of sign valuation.
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A statistics table showing:
(1)
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(3)
(4)
Scaled drawing of each sign showing typeface and design details.
Relationship of sign appearance and design to existing or
proposed buildings.
Method of attachment to any structure and details of all
connections, supporting members, guylines and footings.
A calculation of the total allowable and proposed square footage
of signs.
A calculation of the total number of signs allowed and proposed.
Square footage of proposed signs listed by sign type.
Square footage of existing signs listed by sign type. Signs to
.remain and to be removed must be cleariy indicated.
e. Other information that the .Community Development Director may
reasonably require to secure compliance with the Chapter 9-13 of this Title
and all applicable design guidelines.
2. After receipt of a completed application, the Community Development Director
shall approve an Administrative Sign Permit when the proposed sign satisfies all
applicable provisions of this Ti,tle.
3. If the Community Development Director approves the Administrative Sign Permit,
the Building Department shall be notified. A buifding permit and payment of
applicabfe fees may be required.
4. � If the Community Development Director determines the sign to be unacceptable,
the Director shall inform the applicant of identifiable issues and suggest
alte�natives to resolve such issues. The applicant shall then be directed to return
with revisions and/or work with staff to resolve issues. If issues can not be
resolved, the Community Development Director shail deny the Administrative Sign
Permit. �
D. Required Findings
An Administrative Sign Permit may be approved if the following fndings are made:
1.
2.
3.
The proposed sign is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and programs
of the Arroyo Grande General P1an and any applicable design guidelines.
The proposed sign conforms to applicable development standards and will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
The physical location or placement of the sign is compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood and does not pose a safety risk.
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A. Purpose and Intent
To ensure compatibility and consistency within a development, an Administrative Sign
Program shall be required for:
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3.
4.
a. Completed planning application form and required fee and attachments
(see also Section 9-02.030).
b. Five (5) copies of a plot plan, drawn to standard enginesr's scale
(approval necessary for use of scale smaller than 1:30, i.e., 1:40 or 1:50)
and with a north arrow, showing:
�1)
�2)
(3)
Location, exterior boundaries and dimensions of the entire property
that is the subject of the application.
Public and/or private adjacent streets, rights-of-way, and
easements.
Site access, circulation and off-street parking facilities.
(4� Existing and proposed buildings and structures.
(5) Wall, fences, exterior lighting structures and planted areas.
All multi-tenant developments of two (2) to eight (8) separate, permitted uses, that
share either the same lot or building and/or use common access and parking
facilities;
Projects or developments with a total aggregate sign area exceeding 100 square
feet but less than 150 square feet;
Ground signs between eight (8) and twenty (20) feet high; and
Minor tenant signs in older centers (regardless of the number of tenants) without
an established sign program.
B. Authority
The Community Development Director is authorized to approve Administrative Sign
Programs subject to the appeal provisions of Section 9-02.150. The Architectural Advisory
Committee shall provide recommendations to the Community Deveiopment Director regarding
Administrative Sign Program requests. A public hearing is not required.
C. Submittal and Review Procedures
1. Administrative Sign Program applications shall contain the following:
c.
Five (5) copies of a sign plan showing:
(1)
Dimensions and areas of all signs.
(2)
Dimensions and areas of building walls on which signs are to be
located.
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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Heights of all signs.
Means of lighting, if any.
Message that wiil appear on each sign.
Description of materials and colors for letters and bacicground.
Scaled drawing af each sign sfiowing typeface and design detaiis.
Relationship of sign appearance and design to existing or
proposed buildings.
Method of attachment to any structure and details of all
connections, supporting members, guyiines and footings.
(10) Statement of sign valuation.
A statistics table may be required, showing:
�1)
�2)
(3)
(4)
A calculation of the totai allowable and proposed square footage
of signs.
A calculation of the total numbef of signs allowed and proposed.
Square footage of proposed signs listed by sign type.
Square footage of existing signs listed by sign type. Signs to
remain and to be removed must be clearly indicated.
Other information that the Community Development Director may
reasonably require to secure compliance with the Chapter 9-13 of this Title.
After receipt of a completed application, the Community Development Director
shall schedule an Administrative Sign Program for review by the Architectural
Advisory Committee.
3. Upon recommendation by the Architectural Advisory Committee and when the -
proposed sign satisfies all applicable provisions of this Tr�e the Community
Development Director may approve an Administrative Sign Program provided the
findings are met. •
4. If the Community Development Director approves the Administrative Sign Program,
the Building Department shall be notified. A building permit and payment of
applicable fees may be required.
5. If the Community Development Director dete�mines the sign(s) to be
unacceptable, the Di�ector shall inform the applicant of identifiiable issues and
suggest alternatives to resolve such issues. The applicant shall then be directed
to return with revisions and/or work with staff to resolve issues. If issues can not
be resolved, the Community Development Director shail deny the Administrative
Sign Program.
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D. Required Findings
The Community Development Director may approve an Administrative Sign Program only
if all of the following findings of fact can be made in an affirmative manner:
1. The proposed sign is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and programs
of the Arroyo Grande General Pfan, Specific Plan and any applicable design
guidelines or approvals.
2.
3.
The proposed sign conforms to applicable development standards and provisions
of this Title and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
The physica( location or placement of the sign is compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood and does not pose a safety risk.
Section 9-03.150 Planned Sign Pro ram
A. Purpose and Intent
To ensure compatibility and consistency within a devetopment a Planned Sign Program
shall be required for:
1.
2.
3.
4.
B. Authority
The Planning Commission is authorized to approve Planned Sign Programs subject to the
appeal provisions of Section 9-02.150. The Planning Community Development Director,
Architectural Advisory Committee, and Staff Advisory Committes shall provide recommendations
to the Planning Commission regarding Planned Sign Program requests. A public hearing
pursuant to the provisions of Section 9-02.160 of this Title shall be required.
C. Submittal and Review Procedures
All multi-tenant development of nine (9) or more separate permitted uses that
share either the same lot or building and use common access and parking
facilities;
Projects or developments with a total aggregate sign area exceeding one hundred
fifty (150) square feet;
Ground signs between twenty (20) and fifty (50)�feet high; and
For those uses set forth in Chapter 9-13 of this Title.
1. Planned Sign Program applications shall contain the following:
a. Completed planning application form and required fee and attachments
(see also Section 9-02.030).
b. Ten (10) copies of a plot plan, drawn to standard engineer's scale
(approval necessary for use of scale smaller than 1:30, i.e., 1:40 or 1:50)
and with a north arrow, showing:
(1)
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�2)
Location, exterior boundaries and dimensions of the entire property
that is the subject of the application.
Public and/or private adjacent streets, rights-of-way, and
easements.
(3) . Site access, circulation and off-street parking facilities.
(4) Existing and proposed buildings and structures.
(5) Wall, fences, exterior lighting structures and planted areas.
Ten (10) copies of a sign plan showing:
(1) Dimensions and areas of all signs.
(2) Dimensions and areas of building walls on which signs are to be
located.
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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Heights of all signs.
Means of lighting, if any:
Message that will appear on each sign.
Description of materials and colors for letters and background.
Scaled drawing of each sign showing typeface and design details.
Relationship of sign appearance and design to existing or
proposed buildings.
Method of attachment to any structure and details of all
connections, supporting members, guyiines and footings.
(10) Statement of sign valuation.
d. A statistics table showing:
(1) A calculation of the total allowable and proposed square footage
of signs. .
(2) A calculation of the total number of signs allowed and p�oposed.
(3) Square footage of proposed signs listed by sign type.
(4) Square footage of existing signs listed by sign type. Signs to
remain and to be removed must be clearly indicated.
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Other information that the Community Development Director may
reasonably require to secure compliance with the Chapter 9-13 of this Title.
2. A Planned Sign Program application shall be p�ocessed and reviewed for approva(
� in the same manner as a Conditional Use Permit (Section 9-03.050)
3. Following a review of the application and public hearing pursuant to Section
9-02.160 of this Title, the Planning Commission shall adopt a resolution stating
their decision and containing the findings of fact upon which such decision is
based.
D. Required Findings
The Planning Commission may approve a Planned Sign Program only 'rf all of the
following findings of fact can be made in an affirmative manner:
1. The proposed sign is consistent with the goals, objeciives, policies and programs
of the Arroyo Grande General Plan, Specific Plan, and any applicable design
guideiines or approvals.
2.
3.
The proposed sign conforms to applicable development standards and provisions
of this Title and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
The physical location or placement of the sign is compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood and does not pose a safety risk.
Section 9-03.155 Mural Permit
A. Purpose and Intent
To ensure a mural enhances the architecture or aesthetics of a building or wall and to
ensure a mural does not detract from the character of the district within which it is located and
to ensure a mural is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, a mural permit shall
be requi�ed for all murals. A mural pe�mit is in addition to signs.
B. Authority
The Community Development Director is authorized to approve Mural Permits subject to
the appeal provisions of Section 9-02.150. The Architectural Advisory Committee shall provide -.
recommendations to the Community Development Director regarding Mural Permits requests.
A public hearing is not required.
C. Submittal and Review Procedures
1. Mural Permit applications shall contain the following:
a. Comp(eted pfanning application form and required fee and attachments
(ses also Section 9-02.030).
b. Five (5) copies of a plot plan, drawn to standard engineer's scale
(approval necessary for use of scale smaller than 1:30, i.e., 1:40 or 1:50)
and with a north arrow, showing:
c.
�1)
�2�
Location, exterior boundaries and dimensions of the entire property
that is the subject of the appiication.
Public and/or private adjacent streets, righfs-of-way, and
easements.
(3) Site access, circulation and off-street parking facilities.
(4) Existing and proposed buildings and structures.
(5) Wall, fences, exterior lighting structures and planted areas.
Five (5) copies of a mural plan showing:
(1) Dimensions and area (in square feet� of the mural.
(2) Dimensions and areas of building walls on which the mural is to be
located.
(3) Height of the murai above the average ground surface.
(4) Means of lighting, if any.
(5) Description of materials and colors.
(6) Scaled drawing of the mu�al showing design details.
d. One (1) colored rendering depicting the mural on the side of the building
or wall, at a scale su�cient to cleariy show all eiements of the proposed
design.
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Color photographs of the. subject wall or building and surrounding sites.
Other information that the Community Development Director may
reasonably require to secure compliance with this Title.
2. After receipt of a completed application, the Communii}r Deve(opmerit Director
shall schedule a Mural Permit appiication for review by the Architectural Advisory
Committee.
3. Upon recommendation by the Architectural Advisory Committee and when the
proposed mural satisfies all applicable provisions of this Title the Community
Development Director shall approve a Mural Permit.
4. If the Community Development Director approves the Mural Permit, the Buiiding
Department shall be notified. A building permit and payment of applicable fees
may be required.
5. If the Community Development Director determines the proposed mural to be
unacceptable, the Director shall inform the applicant of identifiable issues and
suggest alternatives to resolve such issues. The applicant shall then be directed
to return with revisions and/or work with staff to resolve issues. If issues can not
be resolved, the Community Development Director shall deny the Mura! Permit
appfication.
D. Required Findings
The Commun'rty Development Director may approve a Mural Permit only if al! of the
following findings of fact can be made in an affirmative manner:
1. The proposed mural is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and
programs of the Arroyo Grande General Plan, Specific Plan, and any applicable
design guidelines or approvals.
2. The proposed mural will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
3. The proposed mural, including the physical location or placement, size, and
� design, is consistent with the character of the district and the neighborhood within
which it is located.
4. The p�oposed mural, including the physical location or placement, size, and
design, is consistent with the character of the building or wall upon which it is
placed and will complement the architecture or aesthetics of the building or wall.
5. The proposed mural does not contain any advertising material (murals containing
advertising materials may be reviewed as signs subject to the provisions of
Ct�apter 9-13 of this Title).
Section 9-10.100B.3.0 Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots
c. Signs
Signs existing prior to February 13, 1987 that do not comply with the provisions herein
shall be regarded as nonconforming signs and the following provisions apply.
(1) Historical Signs. Upon written request by a sign owner, the Cit}r Council may
determine, that a sign is histo�ical based on the following findings:
a. The sign is more than 40 years old or represents an important period in
the City's history. �
b. The design of the sign is unique because its shape, colors, materials, or
other aspects of sign design are indicative of the historicai period within
which it was construated; or
c. The design of the sign is unique because it is integrated into the design
of an historical building and removal of the sign would jeopardize the
historical integrity of the building.
Billboards may not be considered for historical sign classification. Historical signs
may be maintained, reconstructed, modified or expanded consistent with the
historical nature of the sign through the AdminisVative Sign Permit process. New
signs proposed o� the property shall comply with this Title and shall be
complementary to the historical sign.
(2) Signs not qualifying for historical status shall be permitted to remain until such
time as:
a. There is a change in the use of the property on which the sign is located
and discretionary approval for the change of use is required;
b. There are alterations or enlargements to the site or building on the
property in excess of twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the existing site
or building. The amount of alterations shall be cumulative over time; or
c. Expansion, movement or modification of the sign. A change of copy or
normal maintenance and repair does not constitute grounds for
modification of a nonconforming sign.
(3) Any business with a nonconforming sign shalt not be entitled to any additional
signs unless the nonconforming sign is made to comply with the provisions of this
Chapter. This subdivision shall not apply if the existing nonconforming sign is.
located within the same commercial complex but at a different business location,
or ifi the existing nonconforming sign is not owned or controlled by the sign permit
applicant, or if the applicant is not the agent of the business that owns or controls
the existing nonconforming sign.
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Sections:
Section 9-13.010
Section 9-13.020
Section 9-13.030
Section 9-13.040
Section 9-13.050
Section 9-13.060
Section 9-13.070
Section 9-13.080
Section 9-13.090
Section 9-13.100
Chapter 9-i 3
SIGN REGULATIONS
Purpose and Intent
Administration
General Provisions
Permitted Signs �
Exempt Signs
Prohibited Signs
Revisions
Abandoned Signs
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Signs Required to be Removed
Construction Specifications and Safety
Chapter 9-13
S1GN REGULATiONS
Section 9-13.010 Purpose and Intent �
Signs have an obvious impact on the character, quality of life and economic health of
the City. As a Prominent aspect of the scenery, they either attract or repel the viewing public, .
and may affect the safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Their suitability and
appropriateness helps define the character of a neighborhood and the larger community. The
purpose of this Ctiapter is to regulate signs in a manner that will benefit the pubfic and maintain
a high quality of development throughout the City. The regulations contained herein are
intended to: �
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3.
4.
5.
Direct persons to various activities and enterp�ises, in order to provide for the
maximum public convenience;
Provide a reasonable system of reguiations for signs in order to ensure the
development of a high quality visual environment;
Encourage signs that are well designed and pleasing in appearance, recognizing
that a well designed sign enhances a business's image and economic vitality;
Provide incentive and latitude for variety, good design relationships, and spacing
of signs;
Encourage a desirable urban character that has a minimum of overhead cfutter;
6. Enhance the economic value of the community and each area thereof through
the regulation of such things as size, number, location design and illumination
of signs;
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9.
10.
Encourage signs that are compatible with adjacent land uses and that provide
pedestrian-scale atmosphere;
Reduce possible traffic and safety hazards through good signage;
Ensure the maintenance of signs; and .
Implement the comrnunity design goals, objectives, policies, and programs of the
General Pfan, Design Guidelines for Historic Districts, and other applicable City
guidelines and ordinances.
This Chapter establishes the legal framework for a comp�ehensive system for the
regulation of signs. It presents a set of reasonable, non-arbitrary, and non-discriminatory -
standards and controls, that are designed to optimize communication between the ci�izens and
their environment, to facilitate the protection not only of the public, but the aesthetic character
of the City, and to ensure the availability to the community of adequate, high quality signs.
Sectian 9 Administration
Unless expressly exempted in this Chapter, no sign may be erected, displayed,
reconstructed, or altered until a permit is approved as set forth in Sections 9-03.140, 9-03.145,
9-03.150, or 9-03.155 of this Title and a building permit has been issued or Building Department
clearance has besn received. •
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� The four separate methods of planning review are established for the following reasons:
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To provide a means of review appropriate to the magnitude of the proposed
signage;
To recognize the planned character of large or multi-tenant centers;
To provide a means of flexible application of the sign regulations so as to
encourage maximum incentive and ►atitude in the design and display of signs in
order to achieve, not circumvent, the intent of this Chapter.
A. Planned Sign Program
Planned Sign Programs shall be processed in accordance with Section 9-03.150 of this
Title. A Planned Sign Program shall be required for the following:
2.
3.
The purpose of a Planned Sign Program shall be to integrate signs with building and
landscape design into a unified architectural unit, and to ensure the magnitude of the proposed
signs is consistent with existing and proposed bui(dings and the character of the area within
which the signs are proposed. This shall be achieved by:
Multi-tenant developments of nine (9) or more separate, permitted uses, that
share either the same legal parcel or building and use common access and
parking facilities.
Projects or developments with a total aggregate sign area exceeding one
hundred fifty (150) square feet.
Ground signs between twenty (20) and fifty (50) feet high.
4. Two (2) or more contiguous legal parcels may be combined fo� purposes of
calculating sign area and number, with the permission of. the property and
business owners and at the written request of the sign applicants.
1. Requiring that sign colors be generally compatible with building color;
2. Using the same type of cabinet supports o� method of mounting fo� signs of the
same type; by using the same type of construction material for components,
such as sign copy, cabinets, and supports; or by using dissimilar signing that is
determined by the approval authority to be compatible;
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Using the same form of illumination for all signs, or by using varied forms of
illumination that have besn determined by the approval authority to be
compatible; and "
Requiring that signs not over-power buildings, and be of appropriate scale and
character with existing signs in the general area.
B. Administrative Sign Program
Administrative Sign Programs shall be processed in accordance with Section 9-03.145
of this Title. An Administrative Sign Program shall be required for the following:
1. Multi-tenant developments of two (2) to eight (8) separate, permitted uses, that
share either the same legal parcel or buiiding and use common access and
parking facilities.
2.
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4.
C. � Administrative Sign Permit
All signs not required to have a Planned Sign Program or Administrative Sign Program,
must receive app�oval of an Administrative Sign Permit, if not exempt by Section 9-13.050.
Administrative Sign Permits shall be processed in accordance with Section 9-03.140 of this Title.
D. Mural Permit
All rnurals shall receive approval of a mural permit in accordance with Section 9-03.155
of this Title. Murais are not considered signs and shall not incfude the name, logo, or other
representation that advertises a business, product, service or other commercial activity. Murals
are considered a means to enhance the architecture or aesthetics of a. building or wall and not
a form of advertisement. If a mural is p�oposed that contains adve�tising materials, it shall be
treated as a sign and reviewed pursuant to subsections A, B, or C above and shall. comply with
Table 9-13.060A. The mural permit process allows City review of murals to ensure that size,
location, and placement is cansistent with the character of the district within which it is located;
the character of the building or wall upon which it is placed; and that the mural is not
detrimental to the pubfic health, safety, or welfare.
Section 9 General Provisions
Unless exempt by Section 9-13.050, off-site signs shall not be allowed. Signs may be
erected, aitered and maintained only for those uses permitted in the zone in which they are
located. Signs shall be located on the same legal parcel as the permitted use and shall be
cleariy incidental, customary and commonly assoc�ated with the operation of the permitted use.
For the purposes of this Chapter, a shopping center shall be considered a single parcel
regardless of whether the center is comprised of more than one legal parcel.
A.
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Determining the Number of Signs
Projects or developments with a total aggregate sign area exceeding one
hundred (100) square feet but less than one hundred fifty (150) square feet.
Ground signs between eight (8) and twenty (20) feet high.
Minor tenant signs in older multi tenant developments (regardless of the number
of tenants) without an established sign program.
For the pu�pose of determining the number of signs, a sign shall be considered
to be a single display surface or display device containing sign faces physically
connected and having a coterminous boundary, with the following exception:
combination canopy and under-canopy signs shall be considered as one sign.
2. A two-sided or multi-sided sign shall be regarded as one sign subject to the
following:
Double-#aced (bacic to-back) signs shall be regarded as a single sign only
if the distance between the backs of each face of the sign does not
exceed two (2) feet. -
Computation of Sign Surtace Area and Height
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A"V-type" sign shall be regarded as a single sign only if the two sides
are separated by no more than three (3} feet at any point.
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a. The surface area of a sign shall be the totai number of squa�e feet
. calculated by enclosing the extreme limits of the writing, logo,
representation, emblem, or � other display, together. with any frame,
background area, . structural trim, or other material or color forming an
. integral part of the background of the display or used to differentiate the
sign from the backdrop or surface against which it is placed, within a
single continuous pe�imeter composed of circles, squares, or rectangles.
The surface area of spherical signs shall be the actual sign surface area
calculated by the following formula: Area = 12.56 x rz where r= radius
of the sphere. See Figure 9-13.030-A for an illustration of how surface
area is calculated. Notwithstanding Figure 9-13.030-A, the Community
Development Director may allow an inc�ease in sign area in rough
p�oportion to the open area in a sign not comprised of squares or
rectangles.
b. Supporting framework or bracing that is cleariy incidental to the display
itseif shall not be included as sign surface area.
c. If the sign consists of more than one section or moduie, all of the area,
including the area between the sections of modules, shall be included in
the computation of sign surface area. Sections or modules must touch
one another to count as one sign.
d. For multi-sided signs, the sign su�face area shall be computed by
including the total area of all sides designed to attract attention or
communicate information.
e. For two-sided signs, the sign surface area shall be computed by including
the total area of, only one side, provided that double-#aced (bacic to bacic)
signs have a distance of two (2) feet or less between the bacics of each
face; or provided that faces of "V-type" signs are separated by no more
than three (3) feet at any point .
2. Awning or Canopy Signs
a. . The sign surface area of a canopy or awning sign shall be calculated by
enclosing the extreme limits of the writing, logo, representation, emblem, .
or other display within a single continuous perimeter composed of circles,
squares, or rectangles.
b. If more than one surface of the awning or canopy is utilized for signage
or if an under-canopy sign is attached to the main canopy, the aggregate
sign area shall be calculated by totaling the surface area of each surface.
3. Height of Signs
The height of a sign shall be determined by measuring the distance from the
average adjacent �ground level within five (5) feet of the base of the sign to the
top of the sign.
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illumination of Signs
1. All sign illumination shall be from the interior or by indirect lighting that shall be
turned off after business hours, or at 10:00 p.m., whichever is later.
2. Neon tubing as a sign material shall be permitted to the extent that it composes
20% or less of the total allowable sign surface area for. the use as set forth in
Table 9-13.040-A. Neon tubing used as an architecturai detail is prohibited in the
Village Commercial or Office Professional districts. Neon tubing as an
architectura) detail may be used in limited quantities in the General Commercial
or Highway Commercial districts subject to approval as part of a sign application
or architectural review. All neon tubing used as an architectural detaii shall be
integrated into the design of the building. Visibie neon tubing outlining the
interior of a window shall be considered a sign.
Projecting Signs and Sign Ctearances
1.
2.
3.
b. No projecting sign other than an awning or canopy sign may project
more than six (6� feet over a public right-of-way; however, the sign itself
may not occupy more than four (4) feet of the projection. The remaining
two (2) or more feet may be a gap between the building wall and the sign
or the distance between the edge of the sign and the sign support.
c. The outside face of a wall sign may extend no more than twelve (12)
inches from the surface of a building or wall.
4.
All projecting signs, except awning or canopy signs, must be double-faced.
An encroachment permit from the City Engineer is required for signs that project
more than 2 inches over a public right-of-way. .
Projection allowed:
a. No awning or canopy sign may project more than six (6) feet over a
public right-of-way. �
All signs that project more than two (2) inches over a pub(ic right-of-way shal(
f�ave a minimum height clearance of seven (7) feet.
5. No permit for any sign shall be issued and no sign shall be constructed or
maintainecl that has less horiZOntai or vertical clearance from communication
lines and energized electrical power lines than that prescribed by the laws of the
State of California or rules and reguiations duly promulgated by agencies thereof.
E. Accessory Signs
Signs that advertise products sold or services provided on the premises, such as beer
signs or. an automated teller machine (ATM) signs, shall be considered accessory signs and do
not count towards the permitted signage listed in Table 9-13.040-A. Accessory signs shall be
restricted to 20% or less of the window or wall area on which. it is placed. The design number,
locatio�, and size of accessory signs shall be reviewed and approved as part of an
Administrative Sign Permit, Administrative Sign Program, or Planned Sign Program by the
Architectural Advisory Committee. The Architectural Advisory Committee may recommend
approval of accessory signs if the following findings are made:
1. The proposed general design, arrangement, texture, cofors, and lighting
placement are consistent with the purposes and regulations of this Ct�apter and
any applicable design guidelines; and
2. The appropriateness of the proposed accessory sign is compatible with other
signs and other structures on the premises and contiguous area.
F. Incidental and Supplemental Signs
Signs that are incidentai or supplemental to the use of the property, such as drive
through menu boards or vending machine signs do not count towards the permitted signage
listed in Table 9-13.060-A. Incidental or supplemental signs shall be no larger than 32 square
feet and shall not be legible to a person of average eyesight standing on any property line.
The design, number, location, and size of incidental or supplemental signs shall be reviewed
and approved as part of an Administrative Sign Permit, Administrative Sign Program, or Pfanned
Sign Program by the Architectural Advisory Committee. The Architectural Advisory Committee
may recommend approval of incidental or supplemental signs if the following findings are made:
1. The proposed gene�al design, arrangement texture, colors, and lighting
placement are consistent with the purposes and regulations of this Chapte� and
any applicable design guidelines; and
2. The appropriateness of the proposed signs are compatible with other signs and
other structures on the premises and contiguous area.
Section 9-13.040 Permitted Signs
Table 9-13.040-A lists the sign reguiations for different uses and spec�fes if Planned Sign
Program or Administrative Sign Program Review is required. In addition to the foilowing
regulations, the requirements of any applicable design guidelines shall. be incorpo�ated into the
size, design and placement of signs.
TABLE 9-13.040-A
STANDARDS FOR SIGNS
REQUIRING PLANNING PERMITS
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Neighborhood sign entrances neighborhood. Maintenance
Identification one (1) ground 4' responsibility shall be.that of
an appropriate maintenanca
per major enVance district ar homeowners'
association.
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Complex wall; or 6' sign entrances qualify as M.F.
Identification neighborhood. Limited to
ground 4' name, logo and address.
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or L.easing Office top of wall sVucture to exceed 12 �
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or Leasing Office wall; or top of wall structure to exceed 42 street frontage Sign must be removed after
s.f. with direct alt homes are sold.
ground 4' access to
model
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Park Identification wall; or 6' sign enuances address of neighborhoad.
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Business not all signs shall . be separated required if total sign area
within commercial 1 projecting Below roof line or not exceed 2 by 6' permitted axording to
complex within top of wall structure s.f. of sign area minimum formula exceed 100 s.f.
General 7' clearance per tinear foot Pianned Sign Program
Commercial or required. of building required if total sign area
Qffice � frantage for the permitted axording to
Professional and ope of the first 25 feet.of formula exceeds 150 s.f.
zoning district following per building Maximum of 4 signs per site,
and more than public street frontage then 1- and maximum of one ground
300 feet from frort[age: 1/2 s.f. of sign or. projecting sign per site.
HWY 101 right-0f- area for each
way combination Below roaf line or Iinear faot of Ground signs shall be
canopy and under- . top af wall structure building located in a landscaped area
canapy (see 7' clearance frontage for the equal to a minimum of 2
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chapter�; or frontage, then
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wall Below roaf line or area for each
top af wall structure linear foot of
building
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following per after. Each
public street sign not to
frontage: exceed 70 s.f.
combinatian Below roof line or
canopy and under- top of wall structure �
canopy (see T clearance
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chapter); or
wall Below roaf line or
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Complex public street or adjacent to required. Ground signs shall
Identification for frontage listing the access drive be located in a Iandscaped
Commercial complex name to parking area equal to a minimum of
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or more tenants
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Office street address
Professions!
zoning district
and more than
300 feet from .
HYVY 101 right-of-
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4. Commercial 1 ground; or 20' Total area for Wall signs to Administrative Sign Pragram
Business not all signs shall be separated required .'rf total sign area
within commercial 1 projecting Below roof line or not exceed 2 by 6' permitted according to
complex within top of walt structure s.f. of sign area minimum formula exceeds 100 s.f.
General T clearance per linear faot Planned Sign Program
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Office frontage for the permitted according to
Professional and one of the first 25 feet af fortnula.
zoning district following per building
and more than public street frontage then 1- Ground signs shall be
300 feet from frontage: 1/2 s.f. of sign located in a landscaped area
HWY 101 right-0f- area for each equal to a minimum of 2
way combination Below roof line or linear foot of times the area of the sign.
canopy and under- top of wall structure building
canopy (see T clearance frantage for the
llustration in required. • next 75' of
Definitions building
chapter); or • frontage, then
1/2 s.f. ot sign
watl Below roof line or area for each
top of wall structure linear foot of
building �
OR 2 af the frontage there-
following per after. Each
public street sign not to �
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combination Below roof line or .
canopy and under- top of wall structure '
canopy (see 7' clearance
illustration in required.
Oefinitions
chapter); or
wall Below roof line or
top of wall structure
5. Commercial Com- 1 ground per 20' 120 s.f. Paricing area Planned Sign Program
plex Identification public street or adjacent to required. Ground signs shall
for Comme�cia! frorttage listing the access drive be focated in a landscaped
Complexes with 9 complex name to parking area equal to a minimum of
or mo�e tenants only. area 2 times the area of the sign.
within Highway
Commercial zon-
ing disVict OR '
within General
Commercial or
Office Profess-
ional zoning dis-
trict and within
300 feet of HWY
101 right-0f-way
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101 right-of-way �
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DisVict
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within sign shall not Location of or Pfanned Sign Program, if
Commercial 1 combination Beiow roof line or exceed 1-1/2 signs far any. Signs in 0 overlay
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canopy (see 7' clearance for each linear without the applicable Design
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Definitions frontage for the frontage ta be
chapter); or business for the determined �
first 100' of during Sign
t projecting Below roof line or frontage, then Program
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building
per public street irontage there- •
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sign not to .
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chapter); or irontage, then equal to a minimum of 2
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top of wall structure. linear foot af
T clearance building
required, frontage there-
after. Individual
per building sign not to
frorttage for each exceed 70 s.f.
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Identification exterior wall and t top of wall sVucture Ta be required.
within Shopping interior wail per determined
Malls interior store during Plan�ed
entrance Minor Sign Program
tenan� 1 interior review Minor •
wall - tenant: 1 s.f.
per each linear
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frontage in
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Directory Signs public street access area
(fa� multi-tenant frontage
sites)
12 Automotive 1 of the following: Total area for Wall signs to Planned Sign Program
Service Stations all signs shall be separated required. Price sign can be
Signs ground 8' (50' in Highway not exceed 300 by 6' cambined with other signs a
Commercia! Zone) square fee� minimum long as no single sign
Each sign not exceeds 70 s.f. Signs
projecting; Below roof line or ta exceed 70. advertising such accessary
top of wall svucture s.f. uses as food markets, car
7' clearanca washes and automotive
required. repairs are included in
permitted sign area and
�d • number.
4 wall . Below roaf line ar Ground signs shall be
top of wall structure located in a landscaped area
equal to a minimum of 2
times the area of the sign.
13. Fast Food 1 ground, and 50' Total area for Wall signs to Planned Sign Program
Restaurants, all signs shall be separated required.
Restaurants, 1 ground; 8' not exceed 1 by 6'
Motels, and Mini- 1/2 s.f. of sign minimum Graund signs shall be
Marts within the or area for each located in a landscaped area
Highway linear foot of equa! to a minimum of 2
Commercial zone 2 wall per street Beiow raof Iine or sVeet frantage times the area af the sign.
or within the frontage , top ar wall structure, for first 100' of
General street frantage,
Commercia! zone ten 1/2 s.f. of
and within 300' sign area for
of HWY 101 each linear foot •
right-of-way af sVeet
frontage there-
after. Each sign
not to exceed
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C. Office llses �
1. Site Identification 1 ground 6' S0 s.f. At street Planned Sign Program
or Office and frantage with required.
Mixed-Use access
Qffice/ per public street
Commercial/ irontage with
�ndustrial axess
Complexes
2. Office Building 1 wall Below roof line or 12 s.f. limited to name, symbol or
Identification top of wall structure address only.
3. Business 1 wall; or Below roaf line or Total area for At building To be consistent with
Identification top of wall structure each tenant's frontage. Administrative Sign Program
within Office and sign shall not Location of or Planned Sign Pragram, if
Mixed-Use 1 combination Below roof line or excaed 1-1/2 signs for any. Signs in D averlay
Office/ � canopy and under- top af wall structure. s.f. of sign area businesses disficts shall comply with
Commercial/ canopy (see T clearanca for each linear without the applicab�e Design
Industrial illustration in required. foot of building building Guidelines.
Complexes Oefinitions frontage for the frontage to be
chapter); or business for the detertnined
first 100' af during Sign
1 projecting Below roof line or frontage, then Program
top of wall strueture. 1/2 s.f. of sign review
7' dearance area for each
. required. linear foot of
building
per public strest frontage there-
frontage after. Individual
� sign not to '
exceed 70 s.f.
4. Business. 1 ground per 5' 32 s.f. In pedestrian
Directory Sign public sVeet access area
frontage
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1. Business 1 ground; or 8' Total area for Wall signs to Pianned Sign Program
Identification all signs shall be separated required if total sign area
Single-Tenant 1 projectfng Below roof line or not exceed 2 by 6' permitted accarding to
Sites top of wall structure s.f. of sign area minimum fortnula exceeds a total sign
7' clearanca per linear foot area of 150 s.f: Limited to
required. of building maximum of 4 signs per site,
frontage for the and a maximum of 1 ground
and one of the first 25 feet of or projecting sign per site.
following per � building '
' public street frontage then 1- Ground signs shall be
frontage: 1/2 s.f. of sign located in a landscaped area
area for each equa! to a minimum of 2
combination Below roof line or linear foot of � times the area of the sign.
canopy and under- top of wall sVucture building
canopy (see T Gearance frontage for the �
illustration in required. next 75' of
� Definitlons building
chapter); or frontage, then
1/2 s.f. of sign
wall Below roof line or area for each
top of wall structure linear foot of
building
OR 2 of the Nontage there-
following per after. Each
public street sign nat to
frontage: exceed 70 s.f.
combination Below roof line or
canopy and under- top of wall sVucture -
canopy (see 7' clearance
illustration in required. �
Definitions
ct�apter); or
wall Below roaf line or
top of wall structure
2. Complex 1 ground per 8' 36 s.f. Parking area Planned Sign Program
Identi�catian: public street or adjacent to required
Multiplg-Tenant frontage access drive
Sites to parking
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3. Business 1 wall; or Below roof line or Tatal area for A2 building . To be consistent with �
identification: top�of wall structure each tenanYs frontage. AdministraUve Sign Program
Multiple-Tenant sign shall not Location of or Planned Sign Program, if
Sites 1 combination Below roof line or exceed 1-1/2 signs for any. Signs in D averiay
canopy and under- top of wall structu�e. af. of sign area businesses disVicts shall comply with
canopy (see � 7' clearance for each linear without the applicable Design
illustration in required. foot of building building Guidelines fo� Historic
Definitions frontage for the frontage to be DisVicts.
chapter); or business for the determined
first 100' of during Sign
1 projecting Belaw roaf line or frontage, then Program
top of wall structure. t/2 s.f. of sign review
7' clearance area for each
required. linear foot of
building
per public street frontage there-
frontage after. Individual
sign not to
exceed 7a s.f.
4. Business 1 ground per 5' 32 s.f. In pedestrian
Directory Signs: public street access area
Multiple-Tenant frontage
Sltes ' �
E Otl�er llses •
1. Public and �uasi- 1 ground; ar 6' 1 s.f. of sign At sVeet Ground signs shall be
Publtc uses area for each frontage located in a landscaped ar
1 wall; or Belaw roof line or linear foot of equal to a minimum of 2
top af wall structure building times the area of the sign.
frontage not to
� 1 combination Below roof line or exceed 70 s.f.
canopy and under- top of wall structure
canaPY (see 7' clearance .
illustraHon in required.
Definitions
chapter); or
1 projecting
per public street
frontage
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Section 9-13.050 � Exempt Signs
The following signs shall be exempt from the Administrative Sign Permit, Administrative
Sign Program, and Planned Sign Program requirements, and shall be permitted subject to the
limitations contained herein. A greater number of signs or signs of larger size than specified
below shall be prohibited, unless elsewhere specifically permitted by, and an appropriate permit
obtained consistent with the provisions of this Chapter.
A. Temporary Q�vertising Signs or Special Event Displays painted on a window
or constructed of paper, cloth, o� similar material, including banners, flags, pennants and
balloons provided that all of the following conditions are met:
Window Signs, Banners, Flags, anci Pennants.
a.
�
c. The sign is displayed for no more than 30 days prior to an event and
seven (7) days afterward; and for no more than 60 calendar days each
calendar year, to promote events or sales of products or merchandise.
d.
e.
The total area of window signs does not exceed 20 percent of the
window area;
The sign is no greater than twenty-fou� (24) square feet.
No more than one such sign is ailowed per street frontage.
Roof signs are not permitted.
2. Gas and Hot Air Balloons or Inflatable Displays.
a. No more than one (1) batloon or inflatable display is permitted per event.
b. Use of balloons or inflatable displays may not exceed a consecutive three
(3) day period for a maximum of twelve (12) such periods in each
calendar year. The Community Development Director may gran#
extensions for special events.
c.
d.
3. Beacans.
a.
b.
c.
Bailoons or inflatable displays shall not be located on any roof structure
nor shall they occupy any required parking spaces o� walkways.
Window Signs, Banners, Flags, and Pennants may be used in conjunction
with balloons or inflatable displays as listed in subsection a., above.
Use of a beacon may not exceed a consecutive three (3) day period for
a maximum of twelve (12) such periods in each calendar year.
Beacons must be directed into the atmosphere and not at any point on
land.
Window Signs, Banners, Flags, Pennants, Balloons, and Inflatable
Displays may be used in conjunction with beacans as listed in
paragraphs a. and b., above.
B. Permanent Window Signs limited to hours of operation; address; and emergency
information provided that all of the following are met:
C.
�
E.
1.
2.
The total area of such signs does not exceed 20 percent of the window area.
The sign is no greater than four (4) square feet.
Reai Estate Signs for Sales, Rental, or Lease subject to the following regulations:
1. Residential dwellings offered for sale, rent, or lease on an individual basis not in
association with a subdivision or apartment complex, one (1) sign per separate
street frontage not exceeding six (6) square feet each and six (6) feet in height.
Such signs shall be removed within fifteen (15) calendar days after the sale has
been closed or the property has been rented or leased. Signs shall not create
sight distance hazards.
2. One (1) sign pe� street frontage to advertise the sale, lease, or rent of
commercial or industrial property provided all of the following are met:
a.
b.
c.
d,
Such signs shail have a maximum area of thirty-two (32) square feet
each, and be no greater than eight (S) feet in height.
Signs shall not create sight distance hazards for pedestrians or vehicfes.
Such signs shall be removed within ten (10) calendar days of the close
of the sale or termination of the lease o� rental agreemer�t �
Where a project has in excess of 600 lineal feet of street frontage, one (1)
additional sign shall be permitted for each full 600 lineal feet of street
frontage.
Subdivision Signs subject to the following reguiations:
1. Off-site unlighted signs advertising subdivisions within the City of Arroyo Grande,
containing only the name of the subdivision, the name of the developer and/or
agent, an identification emblem and a directional arrow shall be permitted,
provided:
a.
b.
c.
d.
There shall be no more than three (3) such signs located witl�tin the City
limits for each subdivision. Signs must be Iocated on private property.
The total area of each sign shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet.
The total height of each sign shall not exceed eight (8) fest.
Directional subdivision signs may be displayed during the two years
following the date of recordation of the final map or until ninety (90)
percent of the lots have been sold, whichever is eariier.
2. One (1) on-site subdivision sign per subdivision entrance shall be permitted
p�ovided the total area per sign is not greater than thirty (30) square feet and
sign height does not exceed eight (8) feet. 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 Officiai.
Architect, ContraCtor Or COnStruCtion Signs providing the name of architect(s)
and/or contractor(s) .working on the site, subject to the following:
1. For residential projects greater than four (4) dwelling units, up to two (2) signs
may be placed on the constniction site, provided that the total area of each sign
shall not exceed finrelve (12) square feet, maximum height shall be six (6) feet,
and the sign is located no closer than ten (10) feet to any property line.
2. For commerciat, and industrial p�ojects, up to two (2) signs may be placed on
the construction site, provided that the total area of each sign shall not exceed
thirty-two (32) square feet, maximum height shall be six (6) feet, and the sign is
located no closer than ten (10) feet to any property line.
3. For all other projects,.a total of two (2) signs may be placed on the construction
site, provided that the total area of each sign shall not exceed eight (8) square
feet, maximum height is six (6) feet, and the sign is located no closer than five
(5) feet to any property line.
F. Future Tenant Identification Sign to advertise the future use of an approved project
on the property may be placed on vacant or developing property to give the location
where information may be obtained, subject to the fol(owing: �
G.
��
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Only one (1) future tenant identification sign per parcel may be permitted.
Future tenant identification signs shall be limited to a maximum of thirty-two (32)
square feet and four (4) feet in height.
The sign shall be placed no closer than ten (10) feet to any property line.
Such signs shall not be erected untii a building permit is issued for the
development and shall be removed within one year from the date of the building
permit.
Where a project has in excess of 600 linea( feet of street frontage, one (1)
additionai future tenant identfication sign shall be permitted for each full 600
lineal feet of street frontage.
Residentiat Signs
1. Multiple family residential buiiding identfication signs limited to address and
building number or letter. One (1 � wall sign per building frontage located below
the roof line, limited to a maximum area of two (2) square feet and a maximum
letter height of four (4) inches. �
2. Residential name plate - One (1) name plate per parcel for single family
residential or agricultural uses, limited to a maximum area of two (2) square feet
and a maximum letter height of four (4) inches.
Agricultural Signs identifying agricultural products grown or raised on the premises
subject to the following:
The number of such signs shall be limited to one (1) per street frontage.
2.
3.
4.
If wall mounted, the sign shail be located below the roof line.
Freestanding signs shall be no higher than six (6) feet.
Each sign shall have an area no greater than sixteen (16) sguare feet and shall
be erected only during the growing and harvest season.
I. Political Signs on private property related to any issue, ballot measure, political
statements and expressions, or candidate in any.Federal, State, County, Municipal, or
Speciaf District election subject to the following provisions and any other applicable
provisions of this Chapte�.
1. Signs can be displayed for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days preceding an
election and seven (7) days after an election.
2. Total area of each sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet.
J. Government and Noncommercial Fiags - An official flag, except when displayed
in connection with commercial promotion, provided that such flags are no greater in size
than ten (10) feet by fifteen (15) feet or as approved by the City Council.
K. Miscellaneous signs.
1. Interior signs completely within a building when not visible or readable or
intended to be read from off-site or outside of the building or structure.
2. Memorial tablets, plaques, or directional signs for community historical and
cultural resources installed by the City or by a City recognized historical society
or civic organization. .
3. Official and legal notices issued by any court, public body or officer, or in
furtherance of any non-judicial process by federal, state or local law.
4. Public utility signs indicating danger or that serve as an aid to public safety, or
that show locations of underground facilities or public telephones.
5. Safety signs on canstruction sites.
6. . Public transportation vehicle signs, inciuding, but not limited to buses and taxi
cabs.
7. Signs on licensed commercial vehicles that are not used or intended for use as
portable signs and that are not specifically prohibited by the provisions of this
Chapter.
8. Change of copy within an approved Planned Sign Program or Administrative Sign
Program that conforms to the provisions of said approved sign program.
9. Holiday decorations to celebrate nationally recognized holidays and local
celebrations.
10. Vehicie-oriented convenience and directional signs solely for the purpose of
guiding traffic and parking on private property, and not bearing advertising
material, limited to a maximum area of finro (2) square feet and a maximum letter
height of four (4) inches.
11. Directional, warning, or informational signs as required or authorized by law or
by .any Federal, State, County, Special District or City authorit�/ and "No
Trespassing," "No Parking," "Neighborhood Watch" and simifar waming signs,
limited to a maximum area of two (2) square feet and a maximum letter height
of four (4) inches.
12. Incidental signs for auto-related uses, motels and hotels that show notices of
services provided or required by law, Vac1e affiliations, and credit cards accepted,
provided such signs are attached to an otherwise approved ground sign,
structure, or building and limited to a maximum area of two (2) square feet and
a maximum letter height of four (4) inches.
13.
14.
15.
"Open" and "Closed" Signs - one (1) sign per entrance no larger ihan one (1)
square foot in area.
Automobile service stations are permitted to have the following additional signs
provided they conform to the height and setbacic requirements of the district in
which they are located:
a. State authorized testing cente�s. Four (4� square feet per sign, wall
mounted only.
b. Price signs. One (1) single or double faced sign per street frontage,
twenty (20) square feet maximum per face. .This exception is intended .to
allow for full compliance with State law for posting of gasoline prices.
Portable price signs are not permitted.
c. Pump signs. One (1) sign for each gas pump unit not to exceed two (2)
square feet per pump face or one (1) sign per bank of pumps, not to
exceed eight (8) squa�e feet per face, identifying the gasoline brand and
rating only.
City-sponsored civic signs for community entrance, identification, direction, or
information.
L. Any sign as determined by the. Community Development Director to be
similar in use and size to the signs listed above.
Sectio� 9-13.060 Prohibited Signs
1.. . Any sign not in compliance with the provisions of this Code. Potential violations
shail be p�ocessed pursuant to Development Code Section 9-01.150.
2. Roof signs extending above the eave or parapet line, except when, in the opinion
of the Architectural Advisory Committee, the sign is a complementary
architectural feature of the building. This provision does not apply to integral
roof signs.
3. Flashing signs, except time and temperature signs specifically permitted pursuant
to a site development app�oval, such as but not limited to Architectural review,
plot plan review, conditional use permit review; or sign approval.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Animated signs conveying the iilusion of motion. �
Revolving or rotating signs.
Signs emitting audible sounds, odors, or visible matter.
Vehicle mounted commercial signs when parked or stored on property or within
the public right-of-way to identify a business or advertise a product. "
Portable signs not specifically permitted by the provisions of this Ct�apter.
�
10.
Off-site signs not specifically permitted by the p�ovisions of this Chapter.
Signs within the public right-of-way except those required. by a governmental
agency.
11. Signs within the public right-of-way (including planted strips, tree wells, fences,
and street medians), on public property or in any location which irrterferes with
vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian circulation or safety.
12. Signs in proximity to utility lines that have less horizontal or vertical clearance
from authorized communication or energized electrical power lines than that
prescribed by the laws of the State of California, .or ruies and regulations duly
promulgated by agencies thereof.
13. Signs blocking door or window openings or fire escapes.
14. Outdoor signs containing light buib strings or exposed neon tubing (glass tubing
filled with neon gas that is not covered with a transparent or translucent material
to prevent rupture) outside of the building except for temporary uses such as,
but not limited to, Christmas tree lots, carnivals, and other similar uses subject
to prior approval of a Temporary Use Permit.
15.
16.
17.
Banners, flags, pennants, bailoons, and beacons, except as specifically permitted
by the provisions of this Chapter.
Inflatable advertising devices, including hot air balloons; except as specifically
permitted by the provisions of this Chapter.
Statuary (statues or scuiptures) advertising products or logos of the business
that are located outside of the structure that houses the business.
18. Electric reader board signs that are not exempt by virtue of being interior signs,
and that are� not othervvise specifically permitted by the provisions of this
Chapter.
19. Signs that purport to be or are an imitation of or resemble o�cial traffic warning
devices or signs, that by color, location, or lighting, may confuse or disorient
vehicular or pedestrian tra�c. This prohibition shall not include traffic or
directional signs installed on private property to control on-site traffic.
20.
21
Signs in connection with a home occupation
Strobe or revolving lights used as an attention getting device except as .
specifically permitted by the provisions of this Chapter.
Section 9 Revisions
Revisions to existing signs shall be processed as follows:
A. Revisions to Planned Sign Programs
1. If the project consists of nine (9) or more .tenants or has a total aggregate sign
area of more than 150 square feet and revisians are proposed that increase the
totai number of signs by more than ten (10) percent or increase the sign area
for a tenant by more than ten (10) percent, the revision shall be processed
pursuant to the provisions of a Planned Sign Program.
�
�
2. If the project consists of nine (9) or mo�e tenants or has a total aggregate sign
area of more than 150 square feet and revisions are proposed that increase the
� � total number of signs by less than ten (10) percent and increase the sign area
for a tenant by less than ten (10) percent, the revision shall be processed
pursuant to the provisions of an Administrative Sign Program.
3. If the project consists of eight (8) or fewer tenants with a tota! aggregate sign
area of less than 150 square feet; the revision shail be processed pursuant to the
provisions of an Administrative Sign Permit.
B.
C.
Revisions to Administrative Sign Programs
1. If revisions are proposed that increase the total numbe� of signs by more than
ten (10) percent o� increase the sign area for a tenant by more than ten (10)
percent, the revision shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of an
Administrative Sign Program.
2. If revisions are proposed that increase the total number of signs by less than ten
(10) percent and increase the sign area for a tenant .by less than ten (10)
percent, the revision shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of an
Administrative Sign Permit.
Administrative Sign Permit
Revisions to Administrative Sign Permits require a new Administrative Sign Permit and
shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of Section 9-13.020: -
D. Nonconforming Signs
Signs existing prior to February 13, 1987 that do not comply with the p�ovisions herein
shail be regarded as nonconforming signs and the following provisions apply. ��
Historical Signs. Upon written request by a sign owner, the City Council may
determine, that a sign is historical based on the following findings:
a.
�
c.
The sign is more than 40 years old or represents an important period in
the City's history.
The design of the sign is unique because its shape, colors, materials, or
other aspects of sign design are indicative of the historicat period within
which it was constructed; or-
The design of the sign is unique because it is integrated into the design
of an historical building and removal of the sign would jeopardize the
historical integrity of the building.
Historical signs may be maintained, reconstructed; modified or expanded
consistent witii the historical nature of the sign through the Administrative Sign
Permit process. New signs proposed on the property shall comply with this Title
and shail be complementary to the historicai sign.
2.
Signs not qualifying for historical status shall be permitted to remain until such
time as
a. There is a change in the use of the property on which the sign is located
and discretionary approval for the change of use is required;
b. There are alterations or en(argements to the site or building on the
property in excess of twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the existing
site or bwiding. The amount of alterafions shall. be cumulative over time;
or
c. Expansion, movement or modification of the sign. A change of copy or
normal maintenance and repair does not constitute grounds for
modification of a nonconforming sign. �
3. Any business with a nonconforming sign shail not be entitled to any additional
signs unless the nonconforming sign is made to comply with the provisions of
this Chapter. This subdivision shall not apply if the existing nonconforming sign
is located within the same commercial complex but a� a different bus�ness
location, or 'rf the existing nonconforming sign is not owned or cont�olled by the
sign permit applicant, or ifi the applicant is not the agent of the business that
owns or controls the existing nonconforming sign.
Section 9-13.080 Abandoned Siqns
A. Any sign which pertains to a business or occupation which is no longer using the
particuiar property, or which relates to a time or event which no longer applies,
constitutes false advertising�dent�cation. In such case the sign copy shall be removed
within thirty (30) days and the sign structure within ninety (90) days after the associated
business or occupation has vacated the property or the associated event has ended.
An abandoned sign is prohibited and the sign removal shall be the joint responsibility
of the owner of the sign and the owne� of the property.
B. Any sign copy which no longer identifies the subject matter for which it was intended
shall be removed or changed by the owner of the sign or the owner of the property
upon which it is located within thirty (30) days of the event causing the improper
identification. The structure shall be removed or replaced subject to the appropriate
approvals required by this Chapter.
Section 9-13.090 Signs Reauired to be Removed
Signs that are not removed in the specified time periods pursuant to the provisions of
this Chapter shall constitute a nuisance, and shall be subject to removal under the provisions
of this Title.
Section 9-13.100 Construction Specifications and Safetv
A. Compliance with Building Code ��
All signs shall comply with all applicable provisions of this Code, including, but not
limited to, the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Sign Code. relative to design and
construction, structural integrity, connections and safety. Signs shall also comply with the
provisions of all applicabie electric codes and the additional construction standards set forth
in this Section.
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Construction of Signs
1. All signs shali be structurally safe; shalt be made of rust inhibitive materia(s; and
shall be fabricated, constructed, erected or installed and maintained in such a
manner as will comply with the provisions of this Code.
2. Each sign hereafter erected or remodeled shall bear, in a permanent position,
cfeariy legible identification decals stating the firm or corporation responsibfe for
i�s construction and erection. Electric signs shall be marked with input
amperages at the full load input. �
3. No sign shall be attached in any form, shape or manner that will interfere with
an opening required for ventilation, except in circumstances when not in violation
of the Buiiding o� Fire Cades.
4. Signs shall be located in such a way that they maintain horizontal and vertical
clearance of all overhead electrical conductors in accordance with the Efectrical
Code and the reguiations of the affected entity and the Public Utilities
Commission. � �
5. Certain signs may be required to be properiy guttered and cannected with down .
spouts to storm drains so that water will not drip or flow into public sidewalks or
streets. .
6. All pe�manent free-standing signs or poles shall be self-supporting structures
erected on and permanentty attached to concrete foundations. Such structu�es
or poles shall be fabricated only from steel or other such materials as approved
by the Building .Official.
7. All signs shall be constructed to withstand wind loads, acceptable to the Building
Official.
8. No sign shall be suspended by chains or other devices that will allow the sign
to swing due to wind action. Signs shail be anchored to prevent any lateral
movement that would cause wear on suppo�ting members or connections.
Maintenance of Signs .
Every sign and all parts, pofions, components, and materials thereof, shall be
maintained and kept in good cflndition and proper repair. Tiie display surtace
of all signs shall be kept ciean, neatly painted, and free from rust and corrosion.
Any cracfced or broken surfaces, .and malfunctioning or damaged portions of a
sign shall be repaired or replaced within thirty (30) calendar days following
notification by the City. Noncompliance with such a request shall constitute a
nuisance, and may be abated in accordance with the provisions of this Code.
2. Any maintenance, except a change of copy not specifically exempted, shall be
permitted.
Section 9-18.030 Definitions
Buiiding Frontage: That side of a building which contains the main entrance for pedestrian
' ingress and egress. If more than one main entrance exists, the one that more nearly faces or
is oriented to a parking area or the street of highest classification as portrayed in the current
Circ�lation Element of the General Plan shall be considered the building frontage. For unique
designs that do not allow use of the preceding discussion, the Community designs that do not
allow use of the preceding discussion, the Community Development Director shall determine .
building frontage.
Beacon �Any light with one or more beams directed into the atmosphere or directed at one or
more points, not on the same lot as the light source; also any light with one or more beams that
rotate or' mo�e. � �
Sign (Combination Canopy and Under Canopy): A sign consisting of a sign painted,
placed or installed on an awning or canopy and a sign hanging under a canopy or awning to aid
pedestrians. �
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Mural: A work of art, such as a painting, applied directly to a wall.
Sign (Integral Roof): Any sign erected or constructed as an integra( or essentiatly integral
part of a normal roof structure of any design, such that no part of the sign extends vertically
above the highest portion of the roof, and such that no part of the sign is separated from the rest
of the roof by a space of more than six (6} inches.
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