PC R 91-1359/s/
RESOLUTION NO. 1359
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CONIlVIISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE INTERPRETING THAT
NEON SIGNS ARE PERMITTED CITYWIDE UNDER
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND CLARIFYING THE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR NEON
SIGNS
WHEREAS, the Development Code was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 1991,
and became effecdve on 7une 3, 1991; and
WHEREAS, Section 9-01.110 (G) (3) of the Development Code provides the Planning
Commission with the authority to clarify ambiguities in the Title; and
WHEREAS, the sign ordinance was not changed by adoption of the Development Code;
and
WHEREAS, Section 9-13.060 (n of the Development Code prohibits the use of
exposed neon or gaseous light tubing; and
W�IEREAS, Section 9-13.050 of the Development Code, "Sign Prohibited" does not
include a prohibition against the use of neon signs; and
WHEREAS, there has been confusion about the use of neon signs in the City of Anoyo
Grande; and
VV�IEREAS, the Planning Commission after due research and deliberation finds that:
1. Neon signs are not prohibited by the Development Code.
2. Section 9-13.060 of the Development Code prohibits the use of exposed neon or gaseous
light tubing, but does not prohibit neon or gaseous light tubing that is properly shielded.
3. The design and construction of neon signs are regulated by Section 9-13.060 of the
Development Code and as clarified herein below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City
of Anoyo Grande hereby makes the interpretation that neon signs are permitted citywide under
certain circumstances, and herein clarifies the design and construction standards for said neon
signs as follows:
1. All neon tubing shall be covered with transparent or translucent material to prevent
rupture; and
2. The Architectural Advisory Committee shall review and approve, or when required by
the Development Code, the Planning Commission shall review and approve said signs,
and that the following conditions must be met before said neon signs can be approved.
a. The proposed general design, arrangement, texture, colors and lighting placement
are consistent with the purposes and regulations of the sign ordinance and any
design guidelines; and
b. The appropriateness of the proposed neon sign is compatible to other signs and
other structures on the premises and contiguous area.
On motion of Commissioner Souza, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Souza, Moore, Groves and Chairman Brandy
NOFS: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Soto, Carr and Boggess
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 17th day of December, 1991.
ATTEST:
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:
�iiP .- hinney, S re ,' Drew randy, Chairman
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