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AGENDA
CITY OF DUBLIN
PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting - Dublin Civic Center Monday - 7:30 p.m.
100 Civic Plaza, Council Chambers June 20, 1994
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
4. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA
5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS - June 6, 1994
6. ORAL COMMUNICATION — At this time, members of the audience are permitted
to address the Planning Commission on any item(s) of interest to the public;
however, no ACTION or DISCUSSION shall take place on any item which is NOT on
the Planning Commission Agenda. The Commission may respond briefly to
statements made or questions posed, or may request Staff to report back at a
future meeting concerning the matter. Furthermore, a member of the Planning
Commission may direct Staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.
Any person may arrange with the Planning Director (no later than 11:00 a.m.,
on the Tuesday preceding a regular meeting) to have an item of concern placed
on the agenda for the next regular meeting.
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 PA 94-019 Mara-ett Arts and Crafts Fair Conditional Use
Permit approval request to allow the operation of two
separate arts and crafts fairs at the Dublin Plaza Shopping
Center, located at 7117-7333 Regional Street, on July 14-17,
1994 and December 1-4, 1994.
8.2 PA 93-062 City of Dublin Sign Ordinance Revision Proiect
proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the
regulation of signs (continued from the 5/16/94 Planning
Commission meeting) .
9. NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. OTHER BUSINESS (Commission/Staff Informational Only Reports)
11. ADJOURNMENT
(Over for Procedures Summary)
CITY OF DUBLIN
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: June 20, 1994
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Staff
PREPARED BY: Ralph Kachadourian, Assistant Planne{X
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1 +BJECT: PA 94-019 Marg-ett Arts and Crafts Fair CUP
GENERAL INFORMATION:
PROJECT: Conditional Use Permit request to allow the
operation of two arts and crafts fairs at the
Dublin Plaza Shopping Center on July 14-17, 1994
and December 1-4, 1994.
APPLICANT: Marietta Lewis
Marg-ett Arts and Crafts Shows
1377 Wylie Way
San Jose, CA 95130
Eric Wenberg
Dublin Plaza Merchants Association
Albertson's Food Center #733
7333 Regional Street
Dublin, CA 94568
PROPERTY OWNERS: Sanwa Bank of California
c/o Property Accounting #4245
9275 S.W. Peyton Lane
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Regional Street Joint Venture
The Cortana Group
800 El Camino Real #175
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Jeffrey Sandelman
Albertsons Inc. 733
P.O. Box 20
Boise, ID 83726
Johnson Chamberlain
WMMIG
14 Commercial Boulevard #125
Novato, CA 94949
LOCATION: 7117-7333 Regional Street
COPIES TO: Applicant
Property OwnerOwner
ITEM NO. al Address File
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ASSESSOR PARCELS: 941-305-14-2, 16, 17-1, 17-2, 21
PARCEL SIZE: 17.39± acres
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: Retail/Office
DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC
PLAN DESIGNATION: Zone 6: Central Block West Retail
EXISTING ZONING
AND LAND USE: C-1, Retail Business District; Retail Shopping
Center
SURROUNDING LAND
USE AND ZONING: The properties to the north, south, east and west
are zoned C-1, (Retail Business) District with
retail commercial uses.
ZONING HISTORY:
Since November 13, 1984, twenty separate arts and crafts fairs
have been conducted on this site during the summer and winter months
with Conditional Use Permit approvals. The Dublin Planning Commission
previously approved PA 93-024 Conditional Use Permit for the Marg-ett
Arts and Crafts Fair on May 25, 1993.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS:
Section 8-61.0 requires that a Conditional Use Permit be obtained
from the Planning Commission for the operation of two separate arts
and crafts fairs, for up to four days each, per twelve month period
per lot when sponsored by a Dublin based non-profit, non-restrictive
civic or service organization, for the sale of handmade or handcrafted
items for sale by the original artist.
Section 8-94.0 states that conditional uses must be analyzed to
determine: 1) whether or not the use is required by the public need;
2) whether or not the use will be properly related to other land uses,
transportation and service facilities in the vicinity; 3) whether or
not the use will materially affect the health or safety of persons
residing or working in the vicinity; and 4) whether or not the use
will be contrary to the specific intent clauses or performance
standards established for the district in which it is located.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project has been found to be Categorically
Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under
Section 15304, Class 4(e) of the State CEQA Guidelines. This project
involves the minor temporary use of land having negligible or no
permanent effects on the environment.
NOTIFICATION: Public Notice of the June 20, 1994 hearing was
published in the local newspaper, mailed to adjacent property owners,
and posted in public buildings.
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ANALYSIS:
The Applicant is requesting Conditional Use Permit approval to
operate two separate arts and crafts fairs at the Dublin Plaza
Shopping Center to be held on July 14-17, 1994 and December 1-4, 1994.
Approximately 20 to 25 arts and crafts booths with individual
artists/craft persons exhibiting their work will be set up along the
pedestrian walkway area stretching from the Albertson's market to the
Mervyn's Department Store. The proposed hours of operation for the
fair will be from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
This Conditional Use Permit request has been coordinated with and
sponsored by the Dublin Plaza Shopping Center Merchants Association.
The fairs have not created any special problems for the existing
commercial retail tenants at the shopping center. The City has no
record of any zoning violations associated with the previous fairs
operated by the Applicant.
Previous approvals have allowed the exhibitors to sleep overnight
in their recreational vehicles (RVs) in the shopping center parking
lot. The Commission has permitted overnight use of the RVs with the
number and location subject to review and approval by the Planning
Director. Since there is no record of any problems occurring from the
RVs staying overnight, Staff has included the same provision in the
Draft Resolution, Exhibit B.
The project has been reviewed by other City departments and their
comments are included as conditions of approval in the Draft
Resolution, Exhibit B. Due to potential theft problems at these types
of events, the Police Department suggests that security services be
provided at all times.
Staff recommends approval of the Applicant's Conditional Use
Permit request to allow two separate 4-day arts and crafts fairs at
the Dublin Plaza Shopping Center during the months of July and
December 1994.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
FORMAT: 1) Open public hearing and hear Staff presentation.
2) Take testimony from Applicant and the public.
3) Question Staff, Applicant and the public.
4) Close public hearing and deliberate.
5) Adopt the resolution approving the Conditional Use
Permit, or give Staff and Applicant direction and
continue the matter.
ACTION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the
Draft Resolution, Exhibit B, approving Conditional Use
Permit PA 94-019 Marg-ett Arts and Crafts Fair.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A: Site Plan
Exhibit B: Draft Resolution approving PA 94-019 Conditional Use
Permit
Background Attachments:
Attachment 1: Location/Zoning Map
Attachment 2: Dublin Plaza Merchants Association Agreement dated
February 16, 1994.
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RESOLUTION NO. 94 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PA 94-019 MARG-ETT ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT REQUEST TO ALLOW TWO SEPARATE, FOUR DAY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIRS
WITHIN THE DUBLIN PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 7117-7333 REGIONAL
STREET
WHEREAS, Marietta Lewis and the Dublin Plaza Shopping Center
Merchants Association request approval of a Conditional Use Permit to
allow two separate, four-day arts and crafts fairs at the Dublin Plaza
Shopping Center (7117-7333 Regional Street) on July 14-17, 1994 and
December 1-4, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said
application on June 20, 1994; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all
respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was
found to be Categorically Exempt under Section 15304, Class 4(e) of
the State CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the adopted City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance, as amended,
provides for the operation of arts and crafts fairs for up to two
separate events of a maximum of four days each during a twelve month
period through the Conditional Use Permit process; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the
application be conditionally approved; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said
reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning
Commission does hereby find that:
A. The two Marg-ett Arts and Crafts Fair events will serve the
public need by providing an opportunity for the community to see
and purchase specialty handmade and handcrafted items not
typically available elsewhere in the community.
B. The proposed uses will be properly related to other land uses and
transportation and service facilities in the vicinity, as the
proposed uses will be compatible when compared to the type and
nature of operations typically found in the neighborhood.
C. The proposed uses, under all circumstances and conditions of this
particular case, will not materially adversely affect the health
or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be
materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
property or improvements in the neighborhood, as all applicable
regulations will be met. PAGE OF `
EXHIBIT 5
D. The proposed uses will not be contrary to the specific intent
clauses or performance standards established for the District in
which it is to be located.
E. The approval of the Conditional Use Permit will be consistent
with the Dublin General Plan and the Downtown Specific Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby conditionally approve PA 94-019 Conditional Use Permit
application as generally depicted on the plans labeled Exhibit A,
stamped approved and on file with the Dublin Planning Department and
subject to the following conditions:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied
with prior to the issuance of building permits or establishment of
use, and shall be subject to Planning Department review and approval.
The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible
for monitoring compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL1
Planning, [B] Building, [PO] Police, [PW1 Public Works, [ADN1
Administration/City Attorney, [FIN1 Finance, [F] Dougherty Regional
Fire Authority, [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District, [CO1 Alameda
County Department of Environmental Health.
1. This Conditional Use Permit approval is to allow two separate
arts and crafts fairs for four days each (July 14-17, 1994 and
December 1-4, 1994) in the Dublin Plaza Shopping Center located
at 7117-7333 Regional Street. This approval shall generally
conform to the site plan labeled Exhibit A dated received by the
Planning Department May 5, 1994. [PL]
2. The items sold at the fairs shall be restricted to handmade or
handcrafted items produced by the original artist. The density
of the display setups shall be graphically portrayed on an
exhibit prepared by the Applicant and submitted for review and
approval by the Dublin Planning Department and the Dougherty
Regional Fire Authority a minimum of four working days prior to
the event. Displays shall not be set up in such a manner that
pedestrian traffic is shifted into the adjoining driveway/fire-
lane aisles. [PL, PO, F]
3. The display areas shall not obstruct pedestrian movement on the
sidewalk, block fire protection appliances or fire lanes and
display areas shall be kept clear of all store entrances. [PL,
PO]
4. Signage is restricted to a maximum of two 24 square foot signs.
Signage shall not be located within the public right-of-way.
Temporary no-parking/no-stopping signs shall be posted along the
curb line. [PL]
5. Any trash or litter resulting from the event shall be removed by
the Applicant immediately after the fair. [PL]
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6. No art or craft items shall be left unsecured on the premises
overnight. [PL, PO]
7. The Applicant shall submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the
City of Dublin as Certificate Holder and additional insured in
the amount of one million dollars to the Dublin Planning
Department prior to conducting the fairs. [PL]
8. Assigned recreational vehicle parking for the arts and crafts
fair exhibitors shall be provided on the premises with the number
and location subject to review and comment by the Dublin Plaza
Shopping Center Merchants Association and subject to review and
approval by the Dublin Planning Department. Said review shall
occur a minimum of two weeks prior to conducting the arts and
crafts fairs. [PL]
9. All activities shall be controlled so as not to create a nuisance
to the existing retail businesses with the Dublin Plaza Shopping
Center. [PL]
10. Security services are suggested for each fair event in order to
prevent theft problems. [PO]
11. This permit shall be revocable for cause in accordance with
Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of
the terms or conditions of this permit shall be subject to
citation. [PL]
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June, 1994.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Planning Director
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AGREEMENT
The parties to this Agreement are riLEA-ri�o, /f..I �-_
d ondMarg-ettShows.
Center is the owner or lessor of the premises known s
(hereinafter referred to as the"Center"). Marg-ett Shows desires to use a portioA of the
premises for certain periods of time,for the purposes hereafter specified.
The parties agree as follows:
I. The type of activity is as follows: —
2. The date of the activity isi 4 fs' /0 /5q y` -- - /99f-
3. The Center agrees that Marg-ett Shows may use and occupy that portion of
the premises which is designated on Exhibit A for the purpose of selling arts and crafts
on the dates above specified during the hours of q'vu'}rl, to 6.'4,=,PI on said dates.
This location shall not be changed without the prior consent of Marg-ett Shows.
4. Marg-ett Shows will maintain location in a clean condition.
5. Marg-ett Shows shall obtain any and all permits that may be lawfully required
by the appropriate governmental authorities with respect to the activities.
6. Marg-ett Shows shall obtain, or has obtained the followinsura ce in
connection with the activity:7/acc 0,0 i u cne � c/ p�vti Q- 74444-
7. Any party t this agreement may cancel or terminate this agreement by giving
notice thereof to tl emaining parties so long as said notice is given at least
(. ,7)ds prior to the first day the activity is set to take place.
8. Marg-ett Shows shall pay the Center a lump sum in consideration of this
agreement, in the amount of — ,receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.
�W TNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto hoye executed this agreement, this
day of , 19`/`f�
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Marietta Lewis
RECEIVED
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CITY OF DUBLIN
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: June 20, 1994
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Staff
PREPARED BY: Dennis Carrington, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: PA 93-062 City of Dublin Sign Ordinance Revision
GENERAL INFORMATION:
PROJECT: The City of Dublin proposes to revise the Zoning
Ordinance relating to signs.
APPLICANT: City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS:
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This project has been found to be Exempt from
CEQA under Section 15061(b) (3) . The proposed project does not have
the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment.
NOTIFICATION: Pursuant to Section 65090 of the California Government
Code, public notice of the March 7, 1994, hearing was published in the
local newspaper, and posted in three public places.
BACKGROUND
In March, 1993, in response to comments from Dublin businesses,
the Chamber of Commerce and City Staff Members, the City Council
established the Sign Ordinance Revision project as a high priority
goal. The goal of the Sign Ordinance Revision project is to improve
business visibility and sign permit processing time while maintaining
attractive and effective identification.
In order to clarify the problems experienced by business owners
with the Sign Ordinance, the Chamber of Commerce conducted a survey of
approximately 550 business in April, 1993. The survey results
reinforced the desire by the business community to improve the Sign
Ordinance and revealed a willingness of the business community to help
identify the major concerns with the Sign Ordinance.
On September 29, 1993, the Planning Department, in coordination
with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, held a Sign Ordinance Workshop to
1) identify the major sign issues and areas of concern, 2) generate
constructive comments on ways to improve the Sign Ordinance, and
COPIES TO: Agenda/General Files
ITEM NO. .2 Senior Planner
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3) identify those businesses willing to help improve the Sign
Ordinance through participation in a Sign Task Force. Approximately
25 business representatives and property owners attended the workshop,
which was open to the public.
On October 25, 1993, the City Council received a report
summarizing the major sign issues identified at the Sign Ordinance
Workshop and through Staff review. The City Council also reviewed the
work plan established for the Sign Ordinance Revision project.
ANALYSIS:
The goal of the project is to improve business visibility and
sign permit processing time, while maintaining attractive and
effective identification. To help achieve that goal, the City Council
appointed 14 volunteers to serve on the Sign Task Force Committee (See
Attachment 4)
The Sign Task Force was charged with the task of clarifying the
major sign issues which surfaced at the Sign Ordinance Workshop. To
date the Sign Task Force has met four times and has accomplished the
following tasks:
1) November 18, 1993: Sign Task Force (STF) members were
officially appointed. They reviewed major sign issues which were
developed at the Sign Ordinance Workshop. They clarified the major
sign issues to be included within the Sign Ordinance Revision project.
STF members broke up into sub-groups to generate specific comments on
major sign issues and develop alternatives for resolving the major
sign issues.
2) December 15, 1993: STF members continued to discuss the
major sign issues and areas of concern with the existing Sign
Ordinance. They discussed ways to improve the existing Sign
Ordinance.
3) February 2, 1994: STF reviewed a draft copy of the Planning
Commission Public Hearing Staff Report regarding the Sign Ordinance
Revision project. They provided comments on the major sign issues.
4) April 21, 1994: STF reviewed a draft copy of the Sign
Ordinance and recommended that it be forwarded to the Planning
Commission with some changes.
The Planning Commission held two public hearings on the Sign
Ordinance on March 7, 1994 and March 21, 1994. At those hearings the
Planning Commission gave Staff input on major issues of concern and
continued the public hearing to May 2, 1994. On May 2, 1994 the
Planning Commission continued the public hearing until May 16, 1994 at
the request of Staff. On May 16, 1994, the Planning Commission
continued the public hearing until June 20, 1994 due to Staff illness
and attendance of a member of the Commission (see Attachment 6) .
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The major issues identified by the Planning Commission and the
Sign Ordinance Committee are as follows:
I. Visibility
II. Landscaping
III. Freestanding Signs
IV. Accommodating Growth/Expansion
V. Open House Signs
VI. Freeway Signage
VII. Automobile Dealership Signs
VIII. Banners and Flags/Temporary Promotional Signs
IX. Simplifying Sign Permit Application/Processing
X. Enforcement
XI. Non-Conforming and Illegal Signs
XII. Signs Placed on Vehicles
XIII. General
The following review of the important changes in the Draft
Ordinance is structured around the major sign issues that were
addressed in past public hearings by the Planning Commission. Staff
recommends that the Planning Commission hear the Staff Presentation
and take Public testimony on each major issue separately and make a
motion for each major issue. Staff further recommends that the
Planning Commission make a motion for the entire ordinance at the end
of the hearing.
MAJOR ISSUES:
I. VISIBILITY
Many Dublin businesspersons are concerned that their signs are
not clearly visible. The general feeling is that the existing Sign
Ordinance does not allow adequate business identification, both in
terms of the size and amount of signs permitted. In particular,
businesses located in the back of multi-tenant centers are
experiencing difficulty in obtaining adequate street visibility.
Several methods have been proposed to increase visibility:
1. Increase the size of lettering used on wall signs. Larger
lettering is more visible to motorists. The existing ordinance allows
individual letters to be 1' 9" high and 2 feet high where a sign
cabinet is used. A sign may cover up to 7.5% of the surface area of a
building, be up to 42 square feet in size and be up to 24 feet long on
a primary frontage.
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Signs on a secondary frontage may cover up to 5% of the surface
area of a building and may have a maximum area of 17.7 square feet in
size and be up to 10 feet long. These sizes may currently be
increased by means of a Site Development Review (SDR) .
The proposed Section 8.08.110(A) (4) , Maximum Sign Height, allows
individual letters and signs in cabinets to be 2' 6" high. This
standard also may be increased with a Site Development Review.
2. Allow Freestanding Signs within front yard setbacks.
Freestanding Signs are not currently allowed in required yards,
including front yard setbacks. This has reduced the potential
visibility of businesses where Freestanding Signs behind front yard
set backs do not provide sufficient signage.
Proposed Section 120(D) would allow Freestanding Signs to be
located within required front, side or rear yard setback areas.
Proposed Section 8.08.50(B), Bulletin Board, would permit a Bulletin
Board to be located 10 feet from the front property line.
3. Allow a larger minimum Wall Sign size. The existing
ordinance automatically allows a minimum sign size of 21 square feet.
The proposed ordinance Section 8.08.110(B) (1), Area of Wall
Signs, would automatically allow each business or tenant space to have
a wall sign up to 2.5 feet tall and 10 feet wide with a 25 square foot
area.
4. Allow computation of the area of Wall Signs in a simpler
manner while still providing adequately sized signs. The existing
ordinance allows a Wall or Projecting Sign to cover up to 7.5% of the
surface area of a building by right on a primary frontage. Signs on a
secondary frontage can cover up to 5% of the surface area of a
building. These sizes can currently be increased by means of a Site
Development Review (SDR) to 10% and 7.5% respectively. This way of
calculating sign area can be confusing to the public and difficult to
administer.
Proposed Section 8.08.110(B) (1) Area of Wall Signs, would allow
Wall Signs to have one square foot of sign area for each lineal foot
of tenant frontage up to a maximum of 150 square feet.
With a Site Development Review this standard may be increased to
one and one-half square feet of sign area for each lineal foot of
frontage occupied by such businesses up to a maximum size of 250
square feet.
5. Provide an increase in sign size for signs far from the
street. Signs distant from a street in shopping centers on deep lots
could be increased in size if over 100 feet from the property line.
Proposed Section 8.08.110(B) (2), Wall Signs on Buildings Distant From
Street, would allow an increase in the wall sign area otherwise
permitted by right or by a Site Development Review by 25% (see
Attachment 5) .
6. Allow tenants to use up to three existing legal sign
cabinets on a Tenant Frontage. The existing ordinance does not easily
address a situation where a tenant expands into adjacent tenant spaces
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and would like to use existing sign cans along the frontage they
occupy for signage.
Proposed Section 8.08.110(A) (8), Use of Up to a Maximum of Three
Legal Existing Sign Cabinets on a Tenant Frontage, would allow up to a
maximum of three legal existing sign cabinets on a tenant frontage to
be used by the tenant occupying the suites behind the tenant frontage.
7. Allow more flexibility in determining which building
frontages to place wall signs upon. Both the Planning Commission and
the Sign Task Force recommended allowing signage on the building
frontages where it would be most effective rather than restricting it
to the primary frontage and secondary frontages lying adjacent to a
roadway or public open space such as a street or parking lot as
required by the current ordinance. Buildings which have been
constructed on a property line which does not directly face a public
area cannot use that frontage for a sign, no matter how effective it
would be.
Proposed Section 8.08.110(A) (6), Number of Building Frontages,
permits each business or tenant space a maximum of three (3) building
frontages for the purpose of placing wall signs. There is no
requirement that a frontage be adjacent to a public space or road,
thus allowing much greater flexibility in signage location.
8. Encourage more effective use of signage permitted by the
Sign Ordinance. Staff has found that many signs in Dublin do not take
full advantage of permitted sign size. Some signs use letter styles
and/or letter and background colors which reduce the effectiveness of
signage.
Staff proposes that a book of examples of effective and non-
effective signage be kept at the Development Services Counter for use
by the public. Typically, effective signage uses bold and visible
letter styles, light-colored letters on dark backgrounds and letters
that are as large as permitted by the ordinance (an example would be
the Jenny Craig sign).
Non-effective signage often uses thin or script strokes, dark
letters on an eventually soiled white background and small letters
(examples are Launderland, Aaron Brothers and Payless Drug Store) .
Often a business-owner will put too much information on a sign, using
small letters, resulting in a non-effective sign (an example would be
the House of Fabrics) .
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval
of the proposed amendments to the Sign Ordinance relating to
Visibility.
II. LANDSCAPING
Both on-site and off-site landscaping can have an effect on the
visibility of business signage. Many of the commercial sites in
Dublin have mature landscaping, including trees, which provide on-site
visual relief and also provide a shade and shelter canopy for vehicles
within the parking lot. These mature trees, however, can have the
adverse effect of blocking business signage from the public street.
Street trees located off-site, as well as landscaping within
median islands, can also hinder business visibility. Landscaping
needs to be designed so that business identification and visibility
are maintained. The existing ordinance does not address landscaping
other than to require landscaped planters for freestanding signs.
Proposed Section 8.08.080, Landscaping, will require that
landscaping used in commercial areas where signage is proposed will be
of species which have growth habits which facilitate visibility of
signage to the greatest degree possible while still providing
necessary shade, shelter, and screening, and meeting all other
requirements of this chapter.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval
of the proposed amendment to the Sign Ordinance relating to
Landscaping.
III. FREESTANDING SIGNS
The business community and the Planning Commission identified a need
for larger, more visible and easily understandable freestanding signs.
Two methods have been proposed to provide for more effective
Freestanding Signs:
1. Allow Freestanding Signs within front yard setbacks. As
mentioned above, proposed Section 120 (D) would allow Freestanding
Signs to be located within required front, side or rear yard setback
areas. Proposed Section 8.08.50(B), Bulletin Board, would permit a
Bulletin Board to be located 10 feet from the front property line.
2. Master Sign Program/Site Development Review. Proposed
Section 8.08.130, Master Sign Program (MSP), may allow more than one
Freestanding Sign per parcel or other deviations from the requirements
of the Sign Ordinance, pursuant to Site Development Review, as long as
the program is consistent with requirements regarding prohibited signs
(Section 8.08.150) . In order to approve an MSP, the Zoning
Administrator must make findings that the project will be superior to
the quality that would otherwise be obtained by following the
ordinance; that the proposed signs in a complex are compatible with
the style or character of existing improvements on the site and are
well related to each other; and that all of the proposed signage
generally conforms with Design Criteria in Section 8.08.060.
An MSP is required for new signage for a new retail, office or
industrial complex on four or more acres having a gross floor area of
40,000 square feet or larger, for a new automobile dealership, or any
buildings more than two stories high. An MSP is optional for an
existing or proposed retail, office or industrial complex, automobile
dealership or building more than two stories high.
The MSP process will result in facilities with attractive and
effective signage that is far higher in quality than would otherwise
be provided. This flexible and creative approach will provide the
business community with an effective tool to obtain the signage it
needs while providing the City with an effective means to regulate
signage.
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Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval
of the proposed amendments to the Sign Ordinance relating to
Freestanding Signs.
IV. ACCOMMODATING GROWTH/EXPANSION
The issue of revising the Sign Ordinance to allow signage within
a center to accommodate expansion or growth is a concern of both the
Planning Commission and the Sign Task Force. A suggestion was made to
allow centers to add on to their existing freestanding sign as new
tenants occupied a center. However, for many of the multi-tenant
centers, expansion is not an option as the freestanding signs already
contain the maximum sign area or are controlled by anchor tenants.
In large centers, it is very difficult to provide each tenant
with visibility on a freestanding sign. These sites would need a huge
marquee or cinema-type sign, in order for them to be effective and
readable.
Major tenants are often the only tenants to appear on shopping
center identification signs, but this could be due to an arrangement
within their particular lease. Property owners maintain control over
sign copy, and access to the freestanding signs. The City currently
does not participate in these types of negotiations because it has no
jurisdiction over leases or other private contractual agreements.
The Master Sign Program/Site Development Review procedure
provided in Section 8.08.130 would enable the business community to
have a sign program flexible enough to accommodate the growth and
expansion of centers.
An example of a concept which could provide for expansion and
allow street visibility for all tenants within a center involves sign
placards or individual lettering mounted on a linear fence which is
located at the street frontage. The fence would need to be
constructed of wrought iron, or similar material, to appear
transparent and preserve visibility and surveillance on-site.
The sign fence could accommodate placards for all business
properties with strict design standards to maintain uniformity. The
fence would need to be high enough to prevent sign placards or
individual lettering from being screened by cars parked on the street.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval
of the proposed amendment to the Sign Ordinance relating to
Accommodating Growth/Expansion.
V. OPEN HOUSE SIGNS
The existing Sign Ordinance currently permits a maximum of four
"open house" signs for each property being sold. The location of such
signage, however, is not permitted to be placed within the public
right-of-way, such as on sidewalks, because of potential liability
claims against the City if someone were injured in connection with
such signage. This was identified as a concern for real estate
agents, as it presents a disparity between Dublin's real estate/lease
sign regulations and those of neighboring cities.
A member of the Sign Task Force has suggested that the provisions
for real estate signs be modified to consider: 1) allowing "open
house" signs on generic "tour days", which has been known to change
from year to year, rather than specifically defining when they can be
displayed (i.e., from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday) ; 2) allowing
"open house" signs on the sidewalk within the public right-of-way, as
long as they do not impede pedestrian, bicycle or wheelchair/handicap
circulation.
Proposed Section 8.08.50(K), Open House Signs, would change the
existing ordinance in the following ways:
1. Open house signs would be permitted within the public right-
of-way only where they do not disrupt the normal flow of vehicle or
pedestrian traffic, block ingress or egress from any residence or
place of business, or restrict a sidewalk to less than 36 inches.
Signage may be placed in a landscaping strip between the roadway and
the sidewalk.
2. Signage is prohibited in public streets in addition to the
center divider strip and/or traffic islands in public streets.
3. Signs cannot be placed within a five foot radius of a call
box, fire hydrant or mail box.
4. No more than eight (8) open house signs shall be placed at
any intersection. No more than one (1) sign per property being
advertised may be placed at an intersection.
5. Signs cannot have additional tags, riders, streamers,
balloons or other attachments.
6. Open-house signs will be permitted on holidays, Saturdays,
Sundays and one agent tour day each week from 10:00 a.m. through
sunset.
7. All organizations placing Open House Signs within the public
right-of-way must apply for and secure an Open House Sign Annual
Encroachment Permit from the Public Works Department. A Certificate
of Insurance naming the City as Certificate Holder and additional
insured must be provided by the Applicant to the Satisfaction of the
Public Works Director together with a bond in an amount and form to
the satisfaction of the Public Works Director assuring timely removal
of such signs by the Applicant.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval
of the proposed amendments to the Sign Ordinance relating to Open
House Signs.
VI. FREEWAY SIGNAGE
Staff has identified freeway signage as a potential sign issue.
Major businesses and shopping centers adjacent to the freeways have
asked for freeway-oriented signage. The existing Sign Ordinance has
limited options available for gaining freeway exposure: wall signs
and conventional freestanding signs. For some businesses located
adjacent to the freeway, wall signs would need to be installed on the
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back of buildings, which currently may not qualify as eligible
secondary building frontages for signage.
The proposed Section 8.08.120(D) would permit freestanding signs
to be located within required yards, thus allowing businesses to place
such signs at a location on their property (such as a rear yard
adjacent to a freeway) where it would be visible from a freeway.
The proposed Section 8.08.110(A) (6), Number of Building
Frontages, would allow each business or tenant space to be permitted a
maximum of three building frontages on which to place a sign, thus
increasing potential freeway visibility.
The proposed Master Sign Program in Section 8.08.130 would
provide sufficient flexibility in Freestanding Sign numbers and
heights to provide freeway visibility.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval
of the proposed amendments to the Sign Ordinance relating to Freeway
Signage.
VII. AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP SIGNS
The City Council previously initiated a Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment Study to consider modifying the provisions governing
freestanding signs for automobile dealerships. The existing Sign
Ordinance allows a maximum of two freestanding signs per parcel.
Automobile dealerships often carry more than two makes of vehicles,
and would like to provide identification for each of their product
lines on a freestanding sign. The current limit on sign area
restricts the automobile dealers from simply adding a new sign onto
the existing sign poles.
The proposed Master Sign Program in Section 8.08.130 would
provide sufficient flexibility in Freestanding Sign numbers, heights
and heights to provide attractive and effective signage for automobile
dealerships.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval
of the proposed amendment to the Sign Ordinance relating to Automobile
Dealership Signs.
VIII. BANNERS AND FLAGS/TEMPORARY PROMOTIONAL SIGNS
The City Council previously initiated a Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment Study to consider permanent banners and flags as a permitted
form of advertising. Decorative banners and flags can provide a
strong visual statement for retail centers, assisting in the
attraction of shoppers and patrons. The City Council expressed an
initial interest in considering banners and flags in the retail
commercial districts, as well as in light industrial districts, but
agreed to let the Downtown Specific Plan Task Force and the Planning
Commission come up with appropriate recommendations.
The Planning Commission directed that the following language be
included in the ordinance revision to address permanent banners and
temporary promotional signs:
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Proposed Section 8.08.50(R), Temporary Promotional Signs, would
allow Temporary Promotional Signs to be placed for a maximum of thirty
consecutive calendar days per permit when used for special promotional
events. A minimum waiting period of fifteen (15) consecutive calendar
days between permits is required. All temporary Promotional Signs
must be placed only on the site in which the business is located. The
existing ordinance allows Temporary Promotional Signs with a Zoning
Clearance for a total of thirty (30) days a year, and on an individual
basis, for not more than fourteen (14) consecutive days of display.
Proposed Section 8.08.50(M), Permanent Banner, would permit a
Permanent Banner by means of a Master Sign Program approved by the
Zoning Administrator which may display only the name or logo of the
shopping center or business. The banner must be maintained in good
condition and be subject to semi-annual review. If found to be in
poor maintenance the banner must be replaced or removed by the
shopping center or business. Permanent Banners are not permitted by
the existing ordinance.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval
of the proposed amendments to the Sign Ordinance relating to Banners
and Flags/Temporary Promotional Signs.
IX. SIMPLIFYING SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION/PROCESSING
Comments were received requesting that 1) the sign application
process be simplified, and 2) the sign permit processing time be
reduced. These two comments are somewhat related in that the existing
sign regulations governing automatically permitted signs might be too
restrictive in terms of sign size.
Under the existing ordinance, very few businesses have chosen to
install a sign in conformance with the automatically permitted sign
regulations. Most businesses prefer to install a larger sign, which
requires a formal Site Development Review (SDR) application. The
formal SDR application process involves a discretionary approval.
Because the SDR process involves a discretionary approval, State law
requires a 300' radius public notice mailing, 10 days prior to
approval, in order to provide due process and public input. This not
only encumbers the sign review process for the Applicant, but it adds
a significant amount of processing time and work for Staff. All
formal SDR applications require a mandatory 10-day appeal period, upon
approval. This results in an average of about 25-30 days to complete
the review of a sign processed through a formal SDR application.
The following proposed changes to the Sign Ordinance will greatly
simplify sign permit application and processing:
1. Allow approval of sign permits at lower levels of review and
subject to permits with simpler processing requirements. Proposed
Section 8.08.030, "Matrix A", outlines changes to allow approval of
sign permits at lower levels of review and subject to permits with
simpler processing requirements (see page 12 of Attachment 2) . For
example, under the existing sign ordinance, a Service Station Display
Structure or a Service Station Price Sign would require a Site
Development Review. Under the proposed ordinance both types of signs
would only be subject to an Administrative Conditional Use permit.
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This change would save the applicant 14 to 21 days of processing time
as well as expense and effort.
2. Provide an easily understandable matrix. Proposed Section
8.08.040 "Matrix B", summarizes the requirements for signs subject to
permits. A member of the public or a planner reviewing a sign permit
proposal can use Matrix B to quickly see if the sign proposal meets
the requirements of the ordinance.
3. Other methods of simplifying sign permit application and
processing that have already been mentioned above include:
a. Larger minimum wall sign sizes and simpler means of
calculating wall sign sizes. Proposed Section 8.08.110(B) (1) , Area of
Wall Signs, would provide this flexibility thus avoiding unnecessary
Master Sign Program/Site Development Reviews.
b. Allow signs on more building frontages. Proposed
Section 8.08.110(A) (6), Number of Building Frontages, would allow
signs on up to three frontages, thus avoiding unnecessary Master Sign
Program/Site Development Reviews.
c. Make Temporary Promotional Signs easier to obtain.
Proposed Section 8.08.50(R), Temporary Promotional Signs, would
greatly speed up and simplify the Temporary Promotional Sign approval
process.
d. Allow larger wall and projecting signs. Proposed
Section 8.08.110(A) (4) Maximum sign Height, would allow significantly
larger wall and projecting signs than the existing ordinance, thus
avoiding use of the Site Development Review process.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval
of the proposed amendments to the Sign Ordinance relating to
Simplifying Sign Permit Application/Processing.
X. ENFORCEMENT
The Planning Commission and the Sign Task Force felt that
equitable enforcement of the Sign Ordinance was of more importance
than stricter enforcement. It was noted that it is not fair for one
business to voluntarily conform to the provisions of the Sign
Ordinance while another business violates these same provisions of the
Sign Ordinance without penalty (such as hanging a banner for too
long). In order to be fair, it was felt that all businesses should be
required to abide by the same regulations.
The current City policy is to enforce the Sign Ordinance
primarily on a complaint basis. Should the City Council wish to enact
a more proactive sign enforcement policy, a modification to the
current City policy would be required. Staff is requesting guidance
from the Planning Commission on this issue. Should enforcement
remaining on a complaint basis or should it be changed to be on a more
proactive basis?
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XI. NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
No modifications are proposed to the existing Sign Ordinance
which would render any existing signs legally non-conforming. A legal
non-conforming sign is different than an illegal sign. A legal non-
conforming sign is one which was legal when installed, but by
subsequent regulation becomes no longer conforming. An illegal sign
is one that does not comply with the Sign Ordinance. A legal non-
conforming sign becomes an illegal sign if the sign is not brought
into compliance with the Sign Ordinance by the end of the amortization
period.
The Sign Task Force had suggested that any non-conforming signs
created as a result of the new Sign Ordinance be "grandfathered" in as
legal non-conforming signs.
In addition, the Sign Task Force had suggested that existing non-
conforming signs created by the adoption of the existing Sign
Ordinance be "grandfathered-in" under the new Sign Ordinance
provisions.
There are two signs that are now illegal because the amortization
period of three years allowed under the ordinance has now expired
without the signs being brought into conformity.
The two existing illegal signs and the options for compliance
under the proposed sign ordinance are:
1. Corwood Carwash - 6973 Village Parkway: one double faced
freestanding sign located within the required front setback
which is 18.2 feet tall and with sign copy dimensions of
5' x 10' "All Cloth"; 3' diameter "76" logo and a 3' x 4.66'
fuel product price sign. The total sign area for the
freestanding sign is 70.98 square feet per side.
The current Sign Ordinance does not allow a sign of this
size and height to be located within the setback area. The
Sign Ordinance does permit, with an approved Site
Development Review, an alternate type of freestanding sign
to be located within the required setback areas and allows a
service station display structure with a price sign of 3
fuel products to have a maximum height of 8 feet and a total
sign area not to exceed 32 square feet per side.
The existing freestanding sign would need to be reduced in
both height (from 18.2 feet to 8 feet) and area (from 70.98
square feet to 32 square feet) to comply with the existing
Sign Ordinance provisions.
The business also has one menu-board sign mounted at a
height of 15 feet with a letter height of 4 feet, a length
of 28 feet, and a total sign area of 112 square feet. The
existing menu-board sign could be legalized with the
approval of Site Development Review.
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PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE OPTIONS:
Proposed Section 8.08.120(D) would allow a freestanding sign
to be placed in the front yard setback. The sign could be
12 feet high and have an area of 25 square feet per side.
A Service Station Display Sign/Service Station Price Sign
with a combined area of 32 square feet per side could be
allowed instead.
The menu-board could be legalized by means of Site
Development Review.
A Master Sign Program pursuant to proposed Section 8.08.130
could be used to create an overall sign plan for the entire
complex.
2. Custom Fireplace Patio & BBO - 7111 Amador Plaza Road: one
wall sign on the west building elevation with a height of
±3 feet, a length of ±39 feet and a total sign area of ±88
square feet. The existing Sign Ordinance allows a 1.75' x
24' sign with a total area of 42 square feet. Through the
Site Development Review process, a maximum sign area of 70
square feet (10% of the building wall) could be permitted.
PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE OPTIONS:
Proposed Sections 8.08.110(B) (1), Area of Wall Signs, and
(B) (2), Wall Signs on Buildings Distant From Street, would
allow a 93.75 square foot sign with a Site Development
Review and a 25% bonus because the sign is more than 100
feet from the street.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval
of the proposed amendments to the Sign Ordinance relating to Non-
Conforming Signs.
XII. SIGNS PLACED ON VEHICLES
The Planning Commission has previously indicated a concern
regarding signs placed on vehicles. Businesses currently use this
type of signage as a mechanism to gain additional advertising and
visibility from the street. The Sign Task Force recognizes the
difficulty in getting businesses to follow the current regulations but
wants to encourage stricter control regarding non-conforming signage
on vehicles.
The existing ordinance prohibits any sign affixed to any vehicle
or trailer located in a right-of-way or private property, unless the
vehicle or trailer is intended to be used in its normal business
capacity and not for the sole purpose of attracting people to a place
of business.
A Vehicular Sign is proposed to be defined as any sign
permanently affixed to an operable, driveable and currently registered
motor vehicle which is used in the normal course of business.
Proposed Section 8.08.140(L), Vehicular Signs, would require that a
vehicle with Vehicular Sign affixed be parked on the property on which
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the business is located, and as close as practical to the business it
serves. The vehicle shall not be used as a sign platform or for the
sole purpose of attracting people to a place of business.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval
of the proposed amendments to the Sign Ordinance relating to Signs
Placed on Vehicles.
XIII. GENERAL
Staff has proposed minor changes to the ordinance of a
clarificatory nature and to provide greater flexibility. Staff
recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
proposed amendments in the remainder of the ordinance not directly
discussed in the staff report.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff has proposed amendments to the Sign Ordinance based on
input it has received from the public, the Sign Task Force and the
Planning Commission.
FORMAT: 1) Open public hearing and hear Staff presentation. .+
2) Take testimony from the public.
3) Question Staff and the public. and either:
4a) Adopt Attachment 3, resolution recommending City
Council approval of the Draft Sign Ordinance, or
4b) Provide Staff with direction relating to the Draft Sign
Ordinance Amendment for PA 93-062 and continue public
hearing.
ACTION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt
Attachment 3, resolution recommending City Council approval
of the Draft Sign Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Proposed Draft Sign n
Ordinace
Attachment 2: Proposed Draft Sign Ordinance highlighting the
revisions.
Attachment 3:
Resolution recommending City Council approval of the
Draft Sign Ordinance
Attachment 4: List of Sign Task Force Volunteers
Attachment 5: Comparisons of signs permitted by the existing Sign
Attachment 6: Ordinance and the Draft Sign Ordinance
Planning Commission minutes from the meetings of March
7, and March 21, 1994.
Attachment 7: Summary of Proposed Draft Sign Ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. _ - 94 DRAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
REPEALING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER THE DUBLIN ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING SIGN
REGULATIONS AND REENACTING THE SIGN REGULATIONS AS THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
Article I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8.08.010 DECLARATION OF PURPOSE AND STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES
Sec. 8.08.020 DEFINITIONS
Article II. PERMITTED SIGNS - APPROVALS AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 8.08.030 SIGN APPROVALS AND PERMITTING BODY BY ZONING DISTRICT
Sec. 8.08.040 SIGN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Sec. 8.08.050 SIGNS SUBJECT TO PERMIT
Sec. 8.08.060 DESIGN CRITERIA
Sec. 8.08.070 ILLUMINATION
Sec. 8.08.080 LANDSCAPING
Sec. 8.08.090 A - AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT - SIGNS PERMITTED
Sec. 8.08.100 PD - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - SIGNS PERMITTED
Sec. 8.08.110 REGULATIONS FOR WALL SIGNS AND PROJECTING SIGNS
Sec. 8.08.120 FREESTANDING SIGN GENERAL REGULATIONS
Sec. 8.08.130 MASTER SIGN PROGRAM
Article III. EXEMPT AND PROHIBITED SIGNS
Sec. 8.08.140 EXEMPT SIGNS
Sec. 8.08.150 PROHIBITED SIGNS
Article IV. PERMIT PROCEDURE
Sec. 8.08.160 COMPLIANCE - SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIRED
Sec. 8.08.170 APPLICATION - CONTENTS
Sec. 8.08.180 OWNER'S CONSENT
Sec. 8.08.190 APPLICATION - APPROVAL
Sec. 8.08.200 SIGN EXCEPTIONS
Article V. NON-CONFORMING AND ILLEGAL SIGNS
Sec. 8.08.210 NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
Sec. 8.08.220 NON-COMPLIANCE - REMOVAL OR MODIFICATION PROCEDURE
Sec. 8.08.230 ILLEGAL SIGNS SUBJECT TO SUMMARY REMOVAL
Sec. 8.08.240 INVENTORY
Sec. 8.08.250 SIGNS LOCATED ON NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS WITHIN A REQUIRED YARD
Article VI. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 8.08.260 COMPLIANCE - DECISION OF PERMITTING BODY
Sec. 8.08.270 MAINTENANCE - REQUIRED
Sec. 8.08.280 ILLEGAL SIGNS - SUMMARY REMOVAL
Sec. 8.08.290 MEANS OF REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL AND/OR NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
Sec. 8.08.300 VIOLATION - NUISANCE-ABATEMENT
Sec. 8.08.310 SEVERABILITY
The City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Sign Regulation History and Legislative Intent
The sign regulations of the City of Dublin were first adopted by ordinance No. 1 on
February 1, 1982, when Dublin incorporated. Thereafter on May 24, 1982, the City Council
enacted Ordinance No. 13 which adopted the sign regulations of the County of Alameda as
Dublin's sign regulations.
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On May 12, 1986, the City Council enacted Ordinance No. 7-86 which amended, clarified and
reenacted Ordinance No. 13. Ordinance No. 7-86 has since been amended by Ordinance Nos. 6-
87, 18-88, 9-89 and 6-92.
In enacting this ordinance it is the intent of the City Council to amend, clarify and
reenact the existing sign regulations described above into one ordinance. In enacting
this ordinance it is not the Council's intent to make the existing sign regulations more
restrictive or more prohibitive but, rather, to clarify ambiguities, restate the
regulations in one ordinance and, in certain situations, provide greater flexibility
regarding sign size and placement.
No signs which are conforming under the current sign regulations will be made non-
conforming by enactment of this ordinance.
Certain signs which are non-conforming under the existing sign regulations will remain
non-conforming under this ordinance. This ordinance will provide mechanisms for such
signs to become conforming.
It is the intent of the City Council in enacting this ordinance that the amortization
period for removal of non-conforming signs be not more restrictive than the amortization
period set forth in Dublin's sign regulations, as originally enacted by Ordinance Nos. 1
and 13.
Section 2. Chapter 8.08 is added to Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code to read as
follows:
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8.08.010 DECLARATION OF PURPOSE AND STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES. The purpose of this
Chapter is to provide standards to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the
community by regulating and controlling the design, quality of materials,
construction, location, and maintenance of all signs and their supporting members.
The objectives of this Chapter are to:
A. Implement the purposes, policies and programs of the General Plan and Specific
Plans;
B. Provide effective and attractive identification for businesses, services and
uses;
C. Provide a reasonable system of regulations for signs as a part of the City's
comprehensive Zoning Ordinance;
D. Promote reasonable sign standards to avoid visual clutter which has negative
impacts on surrounding businesses, services and uses;
E. Attract and direct the public to available activities goods and services;
F. Enhance the economic value of the community through attractive and effective
signage; and
G. Provide for vehicular and pedestrian safety by prohibiting or restricting
distracting signs.
Sec. 8.08.020 DEFINITIONS. In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the
following words and phrases are defined and shall be construed as follows:
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A. A-Frame Sign, Portable Sign, and Sandwich Board Sign. The terms A-Frame Sign,
Portable Sign and Sandwich Board Sign shall mean portable signs capable of
standing without support or attachment.
B. Awning. The term Awning shall mean a structure composed of canvas or other
non-rigid materials, except for the supporting framework, that extends from
the exterior wall of a building.
C. Awning Sign. The term Awning Sign shall mean a sign composed of flexible
materials and incorporated into an awning.
D. Banner Sign. The term Banner Sign shall mean a temporary sign composed of
light weight, flexible, non-rigid material either enclosed or not enclosed in
a rigid frame.
E. Billboard Sign. The term Billboard Sign shall mean an Off-Site Advertising
Sign.
F. Building Frontage. The term Building Frontage shall mean the linear length of
a building wall measured at the base of the building wall.
G. Bulletin Board Sign. The term Bulletin Board Sign shall mean a sign used to
display announcements pertaining to an on-site church, school, community
center, park, hospital or institutional building.
H. Business Sign. The term Business Sign shall mean any structure, housing,
sign, device, figure, painting, display, message placard, or other
contrivance, or any part thereof, which has been designed to advertise, or to
provide data or information in the nature of advertising, for any of the
following purposes:
1. To designate, identify, or indicate the name or business of the owner or
occupant of the premises upon which the Business Sign is lawfully
erected.
2. To advertise the business conducted, services available or rendered, or
the goods produced, sold, or available for sale upon the property where
the Business Sign has been lawfully erected.
I. Coming Soon Sign. The term Coming Soon Signs shall mean a sign placed on the
site of work under construction stating that a business will be opening soon
and denoting the opening date, architect, engineer, contractor, future
business or lending agency.
J. Community Identification Sign. The term Community Identification Sign shall
mean a Business Sign incorporating information referring exclusively to
service clubs and/or community slogans.
K. Directional Tract Sign. The term Directional Tract Sign shall mean an off-
site Temporary Sign containing only the name and location of a subdivision
and/or a multiple family residential project and directions for reaching the
project.
L. Freestanding Sign. Freestanding Signs shall include but not be limited to
Identification Signs, Office Building Master Identification Signs, Service
Station Display Structures, Special Easement Signs and Time/Temperature Signs.
The term Freestanding Sign shall mean a Business Sign supported by one or more
uprights, braces, columns, poles, or other similar structural components
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placed on or into the ground, and not attached to a building, and having no
exposed or connecting wires.
M. Grand-Opening Temporary Promotional Signs. The term Grand-Opening Temporary
Promotional Signs shall mean banners, pennants, flags, balloons, searchlights
and similar advertising devices when used for bona-fide grand-opening
functions.
N. Identification Sign. The term Identification Sign shall mean a sign, or
device which serves exclusively to designate the name, or the name and use, of
churches, auditoriums public buildings, or multi-family residential uses, or
the use of a lawful parking area, recreation area, or other open use permitted
in the District.
O. Illegal Sign. The term Illegal Sign shall mean signs and their supporting
members which meet any of the criteria of Sec. 8.08.230.
P. Illuminated Sign. The term Illuminated Sign shall mean an internally or
externally illuminated Business Sign which uses a source of light in order to
make the message readable.
Q. Master Sign Program. The term Master Sign Program shall mean a sign program
approved by the Zoning Administrator for a retail, office or industrial
complex, an automobile dealership or a building more than two (2) stories
high.
R. Non-Conforming Sign. The term Non-Conforming Sign shall mean a sign lawful
before the enactment of this Chapter, or of any relevant amendment hereto, but
which thereupon violates same.
S. Office Building Master Identification Sign. The term Office Building Master
Identification Sign shall mean a Business Sign that serves to identify an
office building or any institutional use, and whose copy shall include only
the name of the office building or institutional use and the street address
range of the complex.
T. Official Public Sign. The term Official Public Sign shall mean signs of a
public nature, which shall include public transit service signs, utility
information signs, public restroom or telephone signs, trespassing signs,
legal notices erected by a public officer in the performance of a public duty
and signs placed by a public agency for the purpose of guiding persons to
emergency centers or places, buildings, or locations of regional or historical
significance.
U. Off-Site Advertising Sign. The term Off-Site Advertising Sign shall mean any
sign which advertises or informs about a business organization or event,
goods, products, services or uses, not available on the property upon which
the sign is located. The term Off-Site Advertising Sign does not include
Special Easement Signs, Directional Tract Signs, Community Identification
Signs or Temporary For Sale Or Lease Signs.
V. Off-Site Temporary For Sale or Lease Sign. The term Off-Site Temporary For
Sale or Lease Sign shall mean any off-site sign used in-lieu of a Freestanding
Sign which advertises property for sale or lease.
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W. On-Site Temporary For Sale or Lease Sign. The term On-Site Temporary For Sale
or Lease Sign shall mean any on-site sign used in-lieu of a Freestanding Sign
which advertises property for sale or lease.
X. Open-House Sign. The term Open-House Sign shall mean a portable sign used in
connection with the sale of residential real property.
Y. Pedestrian/Shingle Sign. The term Pedestrian/Shingle Sign shall mean a
suspended sign used to identify and indicate pertinent facts concerning a
business or professional services conducted on the premises.
Z. Permanent Banners. The term Permanent Banner shall mean a banner constructed
of a durable textile material.
AA. Permitting Body. The term Permitting Body shall mean the person or body with
the authority to review and approve permits for signs. This may include the
Planning Director, the Zoning Administrator, the Planning Commission or the
City Council.
BB. Protecting Sign. The term Projecting Sign shall mean a Business Sign attached
to a wall in such a manner that the face of the sign is not parallel to the
wall to which it is attached.
CC. Roof Line. The term Roof Line shall mean the top edge of the roof or top of
the parapet, whichever forms the top line of the building silhouette.
DD. Service Station Sign Display Structure. The term Service Station Sign Display
Structure shall mean an on-site identification Business Sign that serves to
identify the name of the service station located on the site.
EE. Service Station Price Sign. The term Service Station Price Sign shall mean a
Business Sign indicating gasoline prices and available services.
FF. Special Easement Sign. The term Special Easement Sign shall mean: a Business
Sign used in-lieu of a Freestanding Sign located off-site from, but within the
immediate vicinity of, the business the sign has been designed to advertise;
where said business is located on a parcel of land without direct access or
frontage on an improved public right-of-way; and where the two (2) parcels
involved are interconnected by a traversable vehicular roadway which is
subject to a non-revocable, non-exclusive recorded vehicular access easement.
GG. Temporary Political Sign. The term Temporary Political Sign shall mean a
temporary sign identifying a political candidate or ballot measure.
HH. Temporary Promotional Signs. The term Temporary Promotional Signs shall mean
temporary banners, pennants, flags, balloons, searchlights and similar
advertising devices when used for special promotional events.
II. Temporary Sign. The term Temporary Sign shall mean any sign, banner, pennant,
valance, or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric,
cardboard, plywood, wallboard, or other light materials, with or without
frames, intended to be displayed for a limited period of time only.
JJ. Tenant Directory Sign. The term Tenant Directory Sign shall mean a tenant
directory or other exclusively informational listing of tenant names attached
to the exterior wall at the entrances of a building and used for the purpose
of displaying the names of occupants engaged in professions or businesses on
the premises.
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KK. Tenant Frontage. The term Tenant Frontage shall mean the linear length of a
building frontage of suites occupied by a tenant.
LL. Time/Temperature Sign. The term Time/Temperature Sign, including an
Electronic Readerboard, Business Bulletin Board, or other Changeable Copy
Sign, shall mean a Business Sign on which the copy is manually or
electronically changed and which is intended primarily to promote items of
general interest to the Community such as time, temperature and/or date.
MM. Vehicular Sign. The term Vehicular Sign shall mean any sign permanently
affixed to an operable, driveable and currently registered motor vehicle which
is used in the normal course of business.
NN. Wall Sign. The term Wall Sign shall mean a Business Sign attached or erected
against the building or structure, with the exposed face of the sign in a
plane parallel to the plane of such building or structure.
00. Window Sign. The term Window Sign shall mean a sign attached to, suspended
behind, placed or painted upon, the window or glass door of a building which
is intended for viewing from the exterior of the building.
ARTICLE II. PERMITTED SIGNS - APPROVALS AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 8.08.030 SIGN APPROVALS AND PERMITTING BODY BY ZONING DISTRICT. Matrix A, 'SIGN
APPROVALS AND PERMITTING BODY' prescribes the necessary permits and the permitting
body applicable to the specified signs for each zoning district:
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MATRIX A
SIGN APPROVALS AND PERMITTING BODY BY ZONING DISTRICT *
Sign Type A R-1, R-2, H-1 C-N C-O C-1 C-2 & C- M-1
R-S 2-B-40
Awning £ X X BP BP BP BP BP
Bulletin Board BP BP BP BP BP BP BP BP
Coming Soon X X X BP BP BP BP BP
Community ID X ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP
Directional Tract X ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP
Freestanding 20' £ X BP ACUP X BP BP BP
or less in ht.
Freestanding X X ACUP X X ACUP ACUP ACUP
greater than 20'
in height
Grand-Opening X X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Temp Promo
Identification ** £ ZC ZC/ACUP ZC/ACUP ZC/ACUP ZC/ACUP ZC/ACUP ZC/ACUP
Master Sign SDR(ZA) X SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA)
Program
Office Building X X ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP
Master ID
Off-Site £ X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Temporary For
Sale or Lease
Open-House X OH X X X X X X
Permanent Banner X X SDR(ZA) X X SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA)
Sign
Projecting £ X BP BP BP BP BP BP
Service Station X X ACUP ACUP X ACUP ACUP ACUP
Display Structure
Service Station X X ACUP ACUP X ACUP ACUP ACUP
Price Sign
Special Easement £ X ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP
Temporary X X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
F:-, Promotional (30
J Day) S
aY)
Tenant Directory X X BP BP BP BP BP BP _.
. Time/Temperature X X CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) nl.,,
_,_y Wall £ X BP BP BP BP BP BP
IT Window X X BP BP BP BP BP BP
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Notes for Matrix A: L
Business Signs not exceeding an area of ten (10) square feet per side are
permitted per Sec. 8.08.090. and subject to Building Permit
OH Open-House Sign Annual Encroachment Permit by Staff Required
BP Permitted and subject to Building Permit
SDR Site Development Review Approval by Staff Required and subject to Building
Permit
ACUP Administrative Conditional Use Permit Approval by Staff Required and subject
to Building Permit
CUP Conditional Use Permit Approval Required and subject to Building Permit (ZA =
Zoning Administrator, PC = Planning Commission)
ZC Zoning Clearance by Staff Required and subject to Building Permit
X Not Permitted
* Matrix A does not reflect Exempt Signs in Sec. 8.08.140
** A sign of up to 24 square feet on a side is allowed with a Zoning Clearance
and a sign of up to 36 square feet on a side is allowed with an Administrative
Conditional Use Permit.
Planned Development signage is permitted by Sec. 8.08.100.
A Sign Exception to a regulation in this Chapter may be applied for per Sec.
8.08.200.
Sec. 8.08.040 The following Matrix B, 'Sign Development Regulations' prescribes
required development regulations for permitted signs. The information in
Matrix B is supplementary to the information in Sec. 8.08.050 Signs Subject To
Permits.
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MATRIX B
SIGN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS **
Sign Type Maximum Maximum Height Maximum Area Location Copy Restrictions Additional
Section No. Number of per side in sq. Requirements * * Regulations *
signs ft.
Awning 1 per 2 ft. 6 in. 1 sq. ft. per None. None. Sec. 8.08.110
Sec. 8.08.050(A) frontage. lineal ft. of
Tenant
Frontage;
25 sq. ft. to
maximum of 150
sq. ft. (250
sq. ft. with
SDR) ; 25% bonus
if tenant space
is 100 ft. from
street.
Bulletin Board 1 6 ft. 24 sq. ft. 10 ft. from front Announcements
Sec. 8.08.050(B) property line; pertaining to an
Must meet all on-site church,
other yard school, community
requirements. center, park,
hospital or
institutional
_building.
Coming Soon 2 8 ft. 32 sq. ft. On construction Architect, May only be
Sec. 8.08.050(C) site. engineer, placed during
contractor, time period
future business, between building
lender. permit and final
occupancy.
Community ID 1 20 ft. 120 sq. ft. Service club Illumination
Sec. 8.08.050(D) names and emblems shall not be
and community intermittent;
slogans Means of support
shall be
f.7
n•i concealed.
ki)
* Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are in addition to those identified in Sections
8.08.110 and 8.08.120.
p ** Matrix B does not reflect Exempt Signs in Sec. 8.08.140
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Sign Type Maximum Maximum Height Maximum Area Location Copy 40 triOtions Additional
Section No. Nuaber of per side in sq. Rec_uf.re*ents '* * Regulations *
signs ft.
Directional Tract 1 per ' 12 ft. 32 sq. ft. On private Name and location Non-illuminated.
Sec. 8.08.050(E) Tract. property; Not of development
located within and directions.
660 feet of I-580
or I-680.
Freestanding 20' 1 per 10 ft. at 15 sq. ft. at In a planter of Must indicate Must have minimum
or less in parcel by property line; property line; appropriate building address clearance of 14
height; right; 2 May be May increase dimension; Not or address range. feet if
Freestanding or more increased .5 2.5 sq. feet closer than 50 overhanging
greater than 20' with ft. for every 1 per side for feet from R-O-W vehicular way;
in height. Master ft. the sign is each 1 ft. sign of Interstate Must not project
Sec. 8.08.120. Sign set back from is set back Highway; into a public
Program. the nearest from nearest Permitted within right-of-way.
street frontage street frontage required yards;
property line property line. At one or more
up to a maximum Maximum of 150 main entrances
of 20 ft. ; Up sq. ft. with Master Sign
to 35 ft. with Program.
ACUP.
Grand-Opening 1 No limit. No limit. Must be placed on Only effective
temporary building in which within 60 days of
promotional signs grand-opening initial
Sec. 8.08.050(G) will occur. occupancy; 30
day maximum.
Identification 1 6 ft. 24 sq. ft. via None. Name and/or use Means of support
Sec. 8.08.050(H) Zoning of building. shall be
Clearance; concealed.
36 sq. ft. via
ACUP.
Office Building 1 8 ft. 25 sq. ft. None. Name of office 100 ft. minimum
Master ID building, parcel frontage
Sec. 8.08.050(I) institutional use required; Means
and address of support shall
be concealed.
* Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are in addition to those identified in Sections
k 8.08.110 and 8.08.120.
14, ** Matrix B does not reflect Exempt Signs in Sec. 8.08.140
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Sign Type Maximum Maximum Height Maximum Area Location Copy Restrictions Additional
Section No. Number of per side in sq. Requirements * * Regulations *
signs ft.
Off-Site 1 per 100 8 ft. 16 sq. ft. Off-site sign is For sale or Must be
Temporary For ft. of located in immed. lease; Name and constructed of
sale or lease street vicinity of phone number of wood, plywood,
Sec. 8.08.050(J) frontage; advertised agent and/or metal or other
Up to 2 1premises w/o agency. rigid material.
per direct access to
parcel. public road.
Open-House 4 per 3 ft. 4 sq. ft. On sidewalk and Open-House Annual
Sec. 8.08.050(K) property; landscaping strip encroachment
8 per but cannot permit required;
inter- disrupt normal Not attached to
section. vehicular flow, any public sign,
block views, post, traffic
block ingress or signal or utility
egress to any pole; No
residence or additional tags,
business, or riders,
restrict a streamers,
sidewalk to less balloons or other
than 36 inches; attachments;
Prohibited in Permitted on
center divider or Holidays,
traffic islands Saturdays and
of public Sundays and one
streets; Cannot agent tour day
be within 5 ft. each week from
radius of a call 10:00 a.m. to
box, fire hydrant sunset.
_ or mail box.
Pedestrian/ 1 N/A 5 sq. ft. Suspended from None. 8 ft. vertical
Shingle canopy over a clearance;
79 Sec. 8.08.050(L) sidewalk directly Perpendicular to
F? in front of the business building
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door of the wall.
business.
�) * Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are in addition to those identified in Sections
8.08.110 and 8.08.120.
** Matrix B does not reflect Exempt Signs in Sec. 8,08.140
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Sign Type Maximum Maximum Height Maximum Area Location Copy Restrictions Additional
Section No. Number of per side in sq. l' Requirements * * Regulations *
signs ft.
Permanent Banner N/A Per SDR. Per SDR. Per SDR. Name of shopping Maintain in good
Sec. 8.08.050(M) center, business condition;
or logo. Subject to semi-
annual review;
Replace if in
poor maintenance.
Projecting 1 per 2 ft. 6 in.; 16 sq. ft. ; In middle 1/3 of N/A Sec. 8.08.110
Sec. 8.08.050(N) business. May be May be front wall of
increased increased building.
through ACUP. through ACUP.
Service Station 1 8 ft. 16 sq. ft. None. Name of service May be combined
Display Structure station. with Service
Sec. 8.08.050(0) Station Price
Signs; In
landscape planter
Service Station 2 6 ft. 16 sq. ft for 3 1 per street Gasoline prices. May be combined
Price Signs fuel products; frontage. with Service
Sec. 8.08.050(P) 24 sq. ft for 4 Station Display
fuel products. Structure.
Special Easement 1 4 ft. 24 sq. ft. Within immediate Name of business In-lieu of
Sec. 8.08.050(Q) vicinity of the and/or center. Freestanding
business the sign Sign; Business
advertises. located on parcel.
w/o direct access
or frontage on
improved ROW;
must be connected
by access
easement.
* Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are in addition to those identified in Sections
8.08.110 and 8.08.120.
** Matrix B does not reflect Exempt Signs in Sec. 8.08.140
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Sign Type Maximum Maximum Height Maximum Area Location Copy Restrictions Additional
Section No. Number of per side in sq. Requirements * * Regulations *
signs ft.
Temporary Per Zoning Per Zoning Per Zoning Only on site on Per Zoning Maximum of 30
Promotional Clearance. Clearance. Clearance. which business is Clearance. consecutive
Sec. 8.08.050(R) located. calendar days per
permit; 15
consecutive
calendar day
waiting period
- between permits.
Tenant Directory 1 N/A 12 sq. ft. At entrance of Listing of tenant None
Sec. 8.08.050(S) building on an names and suite
exterior wall. numbers.
Time/Temperature Per Sec. Per Sec. Per Sec. Per Sec. 8.08.110 Per Sec. 8.08.110 Per Sec. 8.08.110
Sec. 8.08.050(T) 8.08.110 8.08.110 if 8.08.110 if if wall sign; if wall sign; if wall sign;
if wall wall sign; wall sign; 8.08.120 if 8.08.120 if 8.08.120 if
sign; 8.08.120 if 8.08.120 if freestanding freestanding freestanding
8.08.120 freestanding freestanding sign. sign. sign.
if free- sign. sign.
standing
sign.
Wall 1 per 2 ft. 6 in. 1 sq. ft. per 1 per business or N/A Sec. 8.08.110
Sec. 8.08.110 business lineal ft. of tenant frontage
or tenant Tenant with maximum of
frontage Frontage; 25 three frontages.
as sq. ft. to
permitted maximum of 150
by Sec. sq. ft. (250
8.08.110 sq. ft. with
(B) (5) . SDR); 25% bonus
if tenant space
is 100 ft. from
street.
Window N/A N/A N/A Inside a N/A Not more than
Sec. 8.08.050(V) building. 25% of contiguous
window area.
* Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are in addition to those identified in Sections
. 8.08.110 and 8.08.120.
** Matrix B does not reflect Exempt Signs in Sec. 8.08.140
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Sec. 8.08.50 SIGNS SUBJECT TO PERMITS. The following signs shall be allowed
pursuant to the permits required in the Zoning Districts as indicated in
Matrix A (Sec. 8.08.030) and shall be regulated as shown in Matrix B (Sec.
8.08.040) and as follows:
A. Awning Signs. Awning Signs shall be permitted in the same locations as
wall signs and shall be subject to the requirements of Section 8.08.110.
B. Bulletin Board. A bulletin board twenty four (24) square feet maximum
area per side, is permitted ten (10) feet from the front property line.
A bulletin board shall be subject to the other yard requirements and
height limits of the district it is located within. One Bulletin Board
Sign is permitted on each property. A Bulletin Board Sign may have a
maximum height of six (6) feet.
C. Coming Soon Signs. Coming Soon Signs, with a maximum height of eight
(8) feet and a maximum area of thirty-two(32) square feet, denoting the
opening date, architect, engineer, contractor, future business or
lending agency when placed on the site of work under construction. A
maximum of two (2) Coming Soon Signs are permitted per construction
site. A Coming Soon Sign may only be placed after issuance of a
building permit for the main structure and must be removed upon final
occupancy of the main structure.
D. Community Identification Signs. A Community Identification Sign may be
permitted pursuant to an Administrative Conditional Use Permit, may have
a maximum area of one hundred twenty (120) square feet and may have a
maximum height of twenty (20) feet . Sign illumination shall not be
intermittent and sign copy shall be limited to:
a. the name of the community;
b. information relating to the service clubs active
in the area;
c. community slogans or mottoes; or
d. directional information.
E. Directional Tract Signs. Directional Tract Signs shall be approved
pursuant to an Administrative Conditional Use Permit and must conform to
all of the following requirements:
1. Up to two (2) Directional Tract Signs may be allowed for each
subdivision.
2. The signs shall be installed on private property.
3. The signs shall not interfere with the sight distance for
motorists, pedestrians or bicycle riders.
4. The signs shall not impede pedestrian circulation on sidewalks.
5. Signs shall be located a minimum of sixty (60) feet from an
intersection.
6. The signs shall not be located within 660 feet of I-580 or I-680.
7. Sign copy shall advertise only the name and directions to the
development.
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8. The maximum height of the sign shall not exceed twelve (12) feet
from finished grade.
9. The maximum size of the sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32)
square feet per side.
10. The applicant shall maintain the sign structure and the area
surrounding the sign in good condition and free of debris and
weeds.
11. The sign structure shall be removed at the time that the last unit
of a subdivision has been sold.
12. The Applicant shall post a bond in a form and amount satisfactory
to the Zoning Administrator to assure timely removal of the sign.
13. The sign shall not be illuminated.
F. Freestanding Signs. Freestanding Signs are permitted per Section
8.08.120 and in Section 8.08.040 Matrix B.
G. Grand-Opening Temporary Promotional Signs. Grand-Opening Temporary
Promotional Signs are permitted in any district other than the
Agricultural or Residential Districts when used for bona-fide grand-
opening functions. The sign is effective only within sixty (60)
calendar days of a business' initial occupancy and may be displayed for
a period not in excess of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days. A
Grand-opening Temporary Promotional Sign must only be displayed on the
site on which the grand-opening will occur.
H. Identification Signs. One Identification Sign is permitted per parcel
in any district. Identification Signs with a maximum area of twenty
four (24) square feet per side may be approved subject to a Zoning
Clearance, unless an area of thirty-six (36) square feet per side is
permitted through the Administrative Conditional Use Permit process.
The height of Identification Signs shall not exceed six (6) feet.
I. Office Building Master Identification Sign. An Office Building Master
Identification Sign may have a maximum height of eight (8) feet and a
maximum area per side of twenty-five (25) square feet per side. One
Office Building Master Identification Sign is permitted per parcel. A
one hundred (100) foot minimum parcel frontage is required.
J. Off-Site Temporary For Sale Or Lease Signs. Off-site Temporary For Sale
Or Lease Signs are subject to the Zoning Clearance process. Temporary
For Sale or Lease Signs are permitted subject to the following:
1. signs shall not exceed a maximum area of sixteen (16) square feet
per side;
2. one (1) such sign may be placed for each one hundred (100) feet of
street frontage, up to a maximum of two (2) signs per parcel;
3. all signs shall have a maximum height of eight (8) feet;
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4. signs shall only state that the property is for sale or lease and
the name and phone number of the agent and/or agency;
5. off-site signs shall be in the immediate vicinity of the parcel,
structure or establishment advertised;
6. the premises advertised by an off-site sign must be located on a
parcel of land without direct access or frontage on an improved
Public right-of-way;
7. all off-site signs shall be subject to standard requirements of
the Zoning Clearance; and
8. all signs shall be constructed of wood, plywood, metal or other
rigid material.
K. Open-House Signs. Open-House Signs are permitted subject to the
following special provisions:
1. A maximum of four (4) open-house signs are permitted for each
property being advertised for sale. Such signage shall not be
located within the public right-of-way (which includes, but is not
limited to, the sidewalk) where such signage disrupts the normal
flow of vehicle or pedestrian traffic, blocks views of such
traffic, blocks ingress into or egress from any residence or place
of business, or restricts a sidewalk to less than thirty-six (36)
inches. Signage may be placed in a landscaping strip between the
roadway and the sidewalk.
2. Signage is prohibited in public streets and the center divider
strip and/or traffic islands of public streets.
3. Signage is not to be adhered or attached to any public sign post,
traffic signal or utility pole.
4. Signs cannot be placed within a five (5) foot radius of a call
box, fire hydrant or mail box.
5. No more than eight (8) open-house signs shall be placed at any
intersection. No more than one (1) sign per property being
advertised may be placed at an intersection.
6. Signs cannot have additional tags, riders, streamers, balloons or
other attachments.
7. The size of the sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet per
side, and the height shall not exceed three (3) feet above grade;
8. Open-house signs shall be permitted on holidays, Saturdays,
Sundays and one agent tour day each week from 10:00 a.m. through
sunset;
9. All organizations placing Open-House Signs within the public
right-of-way shall apply for and secure an Open-House Sign Annual
Encroachment Permit from the Public Works Department. A
Certificate of Insurance naming the City as Certificate Holder and
additional insured shall be provided by the Applicant to the
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satisfaction of the Public Works Director together with a bond in
an amount and form to the satisfaction of the Public Works
Director assuring timely removal of such signs by the Applicant.
10. As a condition of an Open-House Sign Annual Encroachment Permit,
the Applicant shall agree to pay all necessary costs for the time
spent by City personnel, or its authorized agents, to remove
illegally located open-house signs. In cases of repeated
violations of requirements dealing with open-house signs, rights
to locate new open-house signs in the City pursuant to an Open-
House Sign Annual Encroachment Permit shall be forfeited.
11. Proper authorization by the affected private property owner shall
be secured prior to placement of signs on private property.
L. Pedestrian/Shingle Signs. One Pedestrian/Shingle Sign per business is
permitted. The sign shall be:
1. suspended from a canopy over a sidewalk directly in front of the
door of the business with a minimum of eight (8) foot vertical
clearance;
2. perpendicular to the business building wall;
3. not more than five (5) square feet in area per side; and
4. limited to one (1) per business per building elevation.
M. Permanent Banner. A Permanent Banner shall be permitted pursuant to a
Master Sign Program approved by the Zoning Administrator which may
display only the name or logo of the shopping center or business. Such
Permanent Banner shall be maintained in good condition and shall be
subject to semi-annual review. If found to be in poor maintenance, such
Permanent Banner shall be replaced or removed by the shopping center or
business.
N. Projecting Signs. Projecting Signs are permitted per Sec. 8.08.110.
O. Service Station Sign Display Structures. A Service Station Sign Display
Structure shall be established by an Administrative Conditional Use
Permit and may only identify the name of the service station it adjoins.
Such structure shall have a maximum height of eight (8) feet and have a
maximum area of 16 square feet per side and may incorporate Service
Station Price Signs. The area of the Service Station Price Sign may be
added to the area of a Service Station Sign Display Structure. A
Service Station Sign Display Structure shall be placed in a landscape
planter which should be of sufficient width, length and height to
protect the base of the sign from damage due to vehicular traffic.
P. Service Station Price Signs. Service Station Price Signs indicating
gasoline prices, products offered for sale, methods of sale and types of
available services offered are permitted when accessory to an existing
service station, provided:
1. one (1) price sign is permitted along each street frontage to a
maximum of two (2) price signs;
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2. Each price sign shall have a heavy type face and be clearly
visible from adjacent streets and may have a maximum area of
sixteen (16) square feet per side for service stations offering
three (3) fuel products; or a maximum area of twenty-four (24)
square feet per side for service stations offering four (4) or
more fuel products;
3. The maximum sign height shall not exceed six (6) feet;
4. A price sign may be attached to, combined with and made part of a
Service Station Sign Display Structure pursuant to Section
8.08.050(0); and
5. All signage conforms to the requirements of Business and
Professions Code Section 13530 et. seq.
Q. Special Easement Signs. A Special Easement Sign may be used in-lieu of
a Freestanding Sign to designate the name of a business or center. A
Special Easement Sign shall be placed within the immediate vicinity of
the parcel upon which the business or center is located. The premises
said sign is designed to advertise must be located on a parcel of land
without direct access or frontage on an improved public right-of-way.
Said properties must be interconnected by a traversable vehicular
roadway which is subject to a non-revocable, non-exclusive recorded
access easement. A Special Easement Sign shall be subject to an
Administrative Conditional Use Permit approved by the Zoning
Administrator. Special Easement Signs shall not be more than four (4)
feet high and six (6) feet long and shall have a maximum area of twenty-
four (24) square feet per side. Special Easement Signs shall be subject
to compliance with Section 8.08.120 FREESTANDING SIGNS.
R. Temporary Promotional Signs. Temporary Promotional Signs permitted
pursuant to a Zoning Clearance may be placed on site for a maximum of
thirty (30) consecutive calendar days per permit when used for special
promotional events. A minimum waiting period of fifteen (15)
consecutive calendar days between permits is required.
S. Tenant Directory Signs. A Tenant Directory Sign is permitted provided
it shall not exceed a maximum area of twelve (12) square feet.
T. Time/Temperature Signs. A Time/Temperature Sign shall be permitted as
either a Wall Sign or a Freestanding Sign subject to a Conditional Use
Permit by the Planning Commission pursuant to Sec. 8-94.0 CONDITIONAL
USES. Wall-mounted Time/Temperature Signs shall be subject to
compliance with Section 8.08.110 REGULATIONS FOR WALL SIGNS AND
PROJECTING SIGNS. Freestanding Time/Temperature Signs shall be subject
to compliance with Section 8.08.120 Freestanding Signs.
U. Wall Signs. Wall Signs shall be permitted per Section 8.08.110.
V. Window Signs. Window Signs shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%)
of the contiguous window area from which they are viewed.
Sec. 8.08.060 DESIGN CRITERIA
A. The Zoning Administrator shall consider the following factors in the
review of the design of each proposed sign:
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1. Visibility and legibility (letter height and legibility, contrast-
background relationship, placement and location);
2. Impact of other immediate signs in terms of visibility and
legibility;
3. Traffic conditions, including but not limited to, traffic safety
and circulation, visibility, road width, curb cuts, or driveway
indentations, median, proximity of major intersections, signals or
stops, average traveling speed or any other natural physical
obstruction; and
4. Night-time use considerations including intensity of illumination
(of a sign being reviewed, of other immediate signs and of other
light sources such as street lights or canopy lights), competition
and interference of light sources and intrusion of light into
residential areas.
B. Each proposed sign shall be reviewed for conformity to the following
criteria:
1. The sign shall relate to the architectural design of the building.
An attractive scale between the sign, the building and the
immediate surrounding shall be maintained;
2. To the extent feasible, a sign shall be graphic with design
emphasis on simplicity, style, trademark, business identification
and symbol. Wording shall be an integral part of the overall
design;
3. All light sources shall be adequately diffused or shielded;
4. The sign's supporting structure shall be as small in density and
as simple as is structurally safe;
5. Multiple signing on a single-faced building shall be reviewed for
coordination of all signs architecturally and aesthetically;
6. Plastic-faced signs with white internally illuminated backgrounds
are not permitted except pursuant to an Administrative Conditional
Use Permit;
7. Neon, bare fluorescent tubes, or incandescent bulbs are not
permitted except pursuant to Site Development Review; and
8. Signage shall not obstruct pedestrian circulation.
Sec. 8.08.070 ILLUMINATION. Illumination may be allowed on all signs upon the
approval of the Zoning Administrator, unless otherwise set forth in this
Chapter. Floodlighting used for the illumination of any sign shall be
permitted only when such lighting is installed on private property and is
hooded or shielded so that the light source is not visible from public
streets, alleys, highways or adjoining properties.
Sec. 8.08.80 LANDSCAPING. Landscaping used in commercial areas where signage is
proposed will be of species which have growth habits which facilitate
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visibility of signage to the greatest degree possible while still providing
necessary shade and screening and meeting all other requirements of this
Chapter.
Sec. 8.08.090 A - AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT - SIGNS PERMITTED. When located in an A
District, and subordinate to a lawful use, Business Signs not exceeding an
aggregate area of ten (10) square feet per side are permitted as shown in
Matrix A (Sec. 8.08.030).
Sec. 8.08.100 PD - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - SIGNS PERMITTED. Type, size,
location and character of signs established in a PD District shall be in the
form of a Master Sign Program as stipulated by the Zoning Ordinance
establishing the PD District. Modifications to the adopted Master Sign
Program may be considered by the Zoning Administrator upon application for a
Site Development Review pursuant to Section 8-95.0 SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW.
Sec. 8.08.110 REGULATIONS FOR WALL SIGNS AND PROJECTING SIGNS.
A. GENERAL
1. These regulations shall apply in the C-N, C-0, C-1, C-2, C-2-B-40,
H-1 and M-1 Zoning Districts.
2. Computation Of Sign Area. The area of Wall and Projecting signs
shall be computed as the entire area within a single, continuous
perimeter creating a polygon of not more than eight (8) straight
lines, a circle or an ellipse, or a combination of the above
enclosing the extreme limits of the sign together with any frame
or other material or color forming an integral part of the display
or used to differentiate such sign from the background against
which it is placed, provided that in the case of a sign with more
than one exterior surface containing sign copy, the sign area
shall be computed as the sum of all exterior faces. Any
structure, or part of a structure, which departs from standard
architectural procedures in an attempt to attract attention to the
premises by reason of color scheme, building shape or unusual
architectural features shall be considered sign area and is
subject to all pertinent regulations. Those portions of the
supports, uprights or base of a sign that do not function as a
sign shall not be considered as part of the sign area.
3. Extension Of Sign Above Ridge Roof-Line. No part of any Wall Sign
or Projecting Sign shall extend above the Roof-Line of the
building elevation on which the sign is displayed.
4. Maximum Sign Height. No Wall or Projecting Signs shall exceed two
(2) feet, six (6) inches where either a sign cabinet or individual
letters are used. This standard may be increased with a Site
Development Review.
5. Supporting Members Of Signs Minimized. Supporting members for
Wall Signs and Projecting Signs shall appear to be an integral
architectural part of the building, and any required bracing shall
be minimized.
6. Number Of Building Frontages. Each business or tenant space may
be permitted a maximum of three (3) building frontages.
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7. Frontage Allocation Not Transferable. In no case shall a sign or
sign area permitted on one frontage be transferred to another
frontage.
8. Use of Up to a Maximum of Three Legal Existing Sign Cabinets on a
Tenant Frontage. Up to a maximum of three legal existing sign
cabinets on a Tenant Frontage may be used by the tenant occupying
the suites behind the Tenant Frontage.
B. WALL SIGNS
1. Area Of Wall Signs. Each business or Tenant Space may have a wall
sign up to two and one-half (2.5) feet tall and ten (10) feet wide
with twenty-five (25) square feet in area.
The area of wall signs for each business or tenant space shall not
exceed one (1) square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of
Tenant Frontage occupied by such business up to a maximum sign
size of one hundred fifty (150) square feet.
With a Site Development Review this standard may be increased to
one and one-half (1.5) square feet of sign area for each lineal
foot of frontage occupied by such business up to a maximum size of
two hundred fifty (250) square feet.
2. Wall Signs on Buildings Distant From Street. A tenant space of a
building which is set back at least one hundred (100) feet or more
from any street may increase the Wall Sign area otherwise
permitted by right or by a Site Development Review by twenty-five
(25%) percent.
3. Wall Signs Parallel To Building Face. Attached wall signs shall
be parallel with the building face.
4. Wall Signs Projecting From Face Of Wall. Wall signs shall project
not more than twelve (12) inches from a wall except that Wall
Signs projecting from twelve (12) inches to thirty (30) inches
from the wall to which they are attached are permitted with an
Administrative Conditional Use Permit.
C. PROJECTING SIGNS
1. Clearance Of Projecting Signs. Projecting Signs shall have a
clearance of eight (8) feet above the ground and fourteen (14)
feet above a driveway, alley, or other vehicular access way. No
such sign shall project into a public right-of-way.
2. Location Of Projecting Signs. Projecting Signs shall only be
located on the middle one-third of the front wall of a building.
This requirement may be modified by means of an Administrative
Conditional Use Permit.
3. Number of Projecting Signs. Only one Projecting Sign shall be
permitted for each business located on the site.
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4. Projecting Sign Areas. A Projecting Sign shall have a maximum
size of sixteen (16) square feet per side unless increased
pursuant to an Administrative Conditional Use Permit.
5. Projecting Sign Projection Limit. Projecting Signs shall not
extend from the front wall to which they are attached more than
eight (8) feet unless modified by an Administrative Conditional
Use Permit.
Sec. 8.08.120 FREESTANDING SIGN GENERAL REGULATIONS. A Freestanding Sign shall:
A. be located in a planter of appropriate dimension. The design of the
landscape planter should be of sufficient width, length and height to
protect the base of the sign from damage due to vehicular traffic;
B. not be located closer than fifty (50) feet from the right-of-way of an
Interstate Freeway;
C. be permitted at one or more of the main entrances pursuant to a Master
Sign Program;
D. be permitted to be located within required front, side or year yard
setback areas;
E. indicate the building address or address range of the building and/or
complex it serves;
F. have a minimum clearance of fourteen (14) feet if the freestanding sign
has an overhang extending over a driveway, alley, or other vehicular
access;
G. not project into a public right-of-way;
H. have a maximum height of 10 feet at the property line. The height may
be increased .5 foot for every foot the sign is set back from the
nearest street frontage property line up to a maximum of twenty (20)
feet. A Freestanding Sign may be permitted to have a height of up to
thirty-five (35) feet with an Administrative Conditional Use Permit.
Heights above thirty-five (35) feet may be permitted pursuant to a
Master Sign Program;
I. have a maximum area of 15 square feet per side at the property line.
The area may be increased 2.5 square feet per side for each foot the
sign is set back from the nearest street frontage property line. The
maximum size for a freestanding sign is one hundred and fifty (150)
square feet per side. A Freestanding Sign may have an area greater than
one hundred and fifty (150) square feet pursuant to a Master Sign
Program;
J. also be regulated as shown in Sec. 8.08.040, Matrix B; and
K. limited to one Freestanding Sign per parcel unless more than one
Freestanding Sign were allowed persuant to a Master Sign Program.
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Sec. 8.08.130 MASTER SIGN PROGRAM/SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
A. New signage for a new retail, office or industrial complex on four (4)
or more acres having a gross floor area of 40,000 square feet or larger,
a new automobile dealership, or any buildings more than two (2) stories
high shall be subject to a Master Sign Program/Site Development Review
to be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Sec. 8-95.0 SITE
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW. An existing or proposed retail, office or
industrial complex (all of the businesses in the complex or shopping
center, not an individual business in a complex or shopping center),
automobile dealership or building more than two (2) stories high,
regardless of the size of the site on which it is located, may apply for
a Master Sign Program/Site Development Review to be reviewed by the
Zoning Administrator.
B. A Master Sign Program may include more than one freestanding sign per
parcel or other deviations from the standards of this chapter, provided
that the Master Sign Program is consistent with the provisions of
Section 8.08.150 PROHIBITED SIGNS. In approving a Master Sign Program,
the Zoning Administrator shall make the following findings:
1. That the program's contribution to effective and attractive
identification of businesses, services and uses and the design
quality of the site and surrounding area will be superior to the
quality that would result under the regulations and standards of
Section 8.08.40 SIGN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, Section 8.08.050
SIGNS SUBJECT TO PERMITS, Section 8.08.110 REGULATIONS FOR WALL
SIGNS AND PROJECTING SIGNS, and Section 8.08.120 FREESTANDING SIGN
GENERAL REGULATIONS; and
2. That all of the proposed signs of the retail, office or industrial
complex, shopping center, automobile dealership or building are
compatible with the style or character of existing improvements on
the site and are well related to each other; and
3. That all of the proposed signage shall generally conform with the
Design Criteria in Section 8.08.060.
ARTICLE III. EXEMPT AND PROHIBITED SIGNS
Sec. 8.08.140 EXEMPT SIGNS. The following signs are exempt from obtaining a Sign
Permit but shall comply with all other regulations of this article:
A. Direction/Warning Signs. Signs displayed for the direction, warning or
safety of the public, including pedestrian and vehicular traffic, with
eight (8) square feet maximum sign area per sign, except pavement
markings which are not so restricted as to maximum area.
B. Flags. The flag, pennant, or insignia of any charitable, educational,
philanthropic, civic, professional or religious organization.
C. Holiday Lights And Decorations. Holiday lights and decorations commonly
associated with any national, local or religious holiday erected no
sooner than forty-five (45) calendar days before the holiday and removed
within fourtenn (14) calendar days following the holiday.
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D. House Numbers And Name Plates. House numbers, name plate or
identification of house members (provided sign does not exceed two (2)
square feet maximum area), mail box identification, street names, "no-
trespass" signs, and other warning signs.
E. Lottery Signs. Signs for the California State Lottery approved by the
Lottery Commission for display by Lottery Game Retailers.
F. Memorial Tablets. Memorial Tablets or signs identifying a benefactor, a
location of historical interest, or a statue or monument.
G. Murals/Artwork. Murals or other artistic paintings on walls, provided
no logos, emblems or other similar devices, sign copy or illustrations
of activities associated with uses on the premises or in the vicinity
are included in the mural or painting.
H. Official Public Signs. Official Public Signs.
I. On-Site Temporary For Sale Or Lease Signs. All On-Site Temporary For
Sale or Lease Signs shall:
1. not exceed a maximum area of sixteen (16) square feet per side;
2. be limited to one (1) such sign placed for each one hundred (100)
feet of street frontage, up to a maximum of two (2) signs per
parcel;
3. have a maximum height of eight (8) feet;
4. state that the property is for sale or lease and the name and
phone number of the agent and/or agency; and
5. be constructed of wood, plywood, metal or other rigid material.
J. Private Recreational Signs. Signs which are within private recreational
property and which cannot be seen from a public street or adjacent
properties.
K. Temporary Political Signs. Temporary political signs provided they
shall:
1. Be removed within 10 calendar days following the election; and
2. Be placed on private property; and
3. Be no more than eight (8) square feet per side in area per
individual sign and up to eighty (80) square feet of maximum
aggregate area per lot; and
4. Not be placed within the public right-of-way or within 660 feet of
and visible from the right of way of Interstate 580 or Interstate
680.
L. Vehicular Signs. A vehicle with Vehicular Signs affixed shall be
parked on the property on which the business is located, and as close as
practical to the business it serves. The vehicle shall not be used as a
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sign platform or for the sole purpose of attracting people to a place of
business.
Sec. 8.08.150 PROHIBITED SIGNS. The following signs, or signs which contain the
following elements, are prohibited:
A. A-Frame Signs. Any A-Frame Sign, Portable Sign or Sandwich Board Sign.
B. Billboard Signs. Any Billboard Sign.
C. Blinking, Flashing Lights. Any sign having blinking, flashing or
fluttering lights, or any other illuminating device which has a changing
light intensity, brightness or color.
D. Off-Site Advertising Signs. Off-site advertising signs except for
Directional Tract Signs, Community Identification Signs, Open-House
Signs and Special Easement Signs.
E. Obscene Or Derogatory Signs. Any sign containing any obscene or
derogatory matter.
F. On Public Property. Any sign on public property except the following:
1. An Official Public Sign;
2. An informational sign of a public utility or transit company
regarding its poles, lines, pipes, facilities or routes;
3. An emergency warning sign erected by the City or other
public entity, a public utility company, or contractor doing
authorized or permitted work on public property.
4. An Open-House Sign with a valid Open-House Sign Annual
Encroachment Permit; or
5. Signs located in public roadways rights of way, public
sidewalks and public roadway medians.
G. Privately owned signs Resembling Traffic Signs. Any privately owned
sign resembling any public directional sign or traffic control device.
H. Reflective Signs. Signs using colors that contain reflective
properties.
I. Rotating, Moving Signs. Any sign which rotates, moves, or contains
moving parts or depicts animation in any manner.
J. Signs Extending Above Roof Ridge. Any sign which extends above the roof
ridge line or parapet.
K. Signs That Are A Traffic Hazard. Any sign which create a traffic hazard
to operators of motor vehicles or any sign which obstructs or interferes
with a motorist's vision of traffic signal.
L. Signs With Visible Support Brackets. Any sign mounted on a sloping roof
with visible support brackets.
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M. Sound Or Odor Emitting Signs. Any sign designed for emitting sound,
odor or visible matter.
N. Statuary Signs. Statuary when used for advertising purposes.
O. Temporary Signs. Temporary signs except as approved in conjunction with
approved signage for Grand-Opening, Permanent Banner and Temporary
Promotional signs.
ARTICLE IV. PERMIT PROCEDURE
Sec. 8.08.160 COMPLIANCE - SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIRED. With the exception of
Exempt Signs as specified in Section 8.08.140 of this Chapter, no person shall
place or erect a sign in the City of Dublin without first having obtained
approvals of applications as required by Matrix A (Section 8.08.030). It
shall not be necessary to obtain approvals for routine maintenance or minor
repairs or for repainting or changing of painted or printed copy on an
existing sign on which periodic change is customary.
Sec. 8.08.170 APPLICATION - CONTENTS. Application for a Sign Permit shall be made
in writing upon forms furnished by the Planning Department and shall include
the Property Owner's signature authorizing the application, and other
information determined by the Zoning Administrator.
Sec. 8.08.180 OWNER'S CONSENT. No sign may be placed upon a property without the
written consent of the property owner.
Sec. 8.08.190 APPLICATION - APPROVAL.
A. The Zoning Administrator shall approve a Sign Permit Application only if
he or she finds that:
1. the sign and/or proposed location are not prohibited under section
8.08.150 PROHIBITED SIGNS;
2. the sign is permitted under a specified section of this Chapter or
under an Exception granted pursuant to Section 8.08.200;
3. the sign is compatible in character and quality of design with the
exterior architecture of the premises and other structures in the
immediate area;
4. the sign will not materially reduce the visibility of existing
conforming signs in the area; and
5. the sign, as proposed or modified, conforms to the Design Criteria
specified in Section 8.08.060 DESIGN CRITERIA.
B. Applications for the Sign Permits shown in Section 8.08.030 Matrix A
shall be subject to the regulations, review, procedures, and appeal
process set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
Sec. 8.08.200 SIGN EXCEPTIONS. Upon application, the Zoning Administrator may grant
a Sign Exception to a regulation in this chapter or, at the discretion of the
Zoning Administrator, the application may be referred to the Planning
Commission. A Sign Exception may be granted when the Zoning Administrator or
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the Planning Commission makes the following findings based on evidence in the
record:
A. The proposed Sign Exception conforms as closely as practicable to
the regulations pertaining to sign size, height, number and
location; and
B. The proposed Sign Exception is consistent with the intent of
providing attractive and effective identification and other
purposes of the sign regulations; and
C. Either:
1. strict adherence to the sign regulations does not allow
attractive and effective identification of the site or
practical functioning of the business because of the site's
location or configuration, or because the proposed business
or use is obscured from view by adjacent buildings and/or
vegetation; or
2. the architectural style, materials or construction elements
of the building are such that a sign placed in conformance
with this chapter would conflict with other aesthetic
considerations.
D. The procedure for processing an Exception shall be as set forth in
Sections 8-93.0 through 8-93.4 VARIANCE.
ARTICLE V. NON-CONFORMING AND ILLEGAL SIGNS
Sec. 8.08.210 NON-CONFORMING SIGNS.
A. All Signs, and their supporting members that did not comply with all
provisions of this Chapter as of May 10, 1969, shall be brought into
compliance with the provisions of this Chapter within the time limits
set forth in this Section:
Change required to bring sign into compliance: Conformance Date:
May 10, 1969, plus
1. Alteration of lighting or movement
2. Size or height reduction one year;
three years;
3. Removal of an Advertising Sign where
one year
not permitted
Change required to bring sign into compliance: Conformance Date:
May 10, 1969, plus
4. Relocation on same Building Site
5. Removal of a freestanding Business Signtwo years;
6. Removal of sign g three years;
g painted on wall five years;
provided, however, that any sign non-conforming in more than one respect
shall be brought into compliance with the time limit of the greatest
duration.
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B. All signs and their supporting members that were rendered non-conforming
by Ordinance No. 74-1, effective February 8, 1974, and Ordinance No. 75-
80, effective August 9, 1976, shall be brought into compliance with the
provision of this Chapter on or prior to February 8, 1977.
C. All signs and their supporting members that were rendered non-conforming
by Ordinance No. 7-86, effective May 12, 1986, including signs
previously approved through a Variance and/or Conditional Use Permit
process, shall be brought into compliance with the provisions of this
Chapter within the number of years from the effective date of Ordinance
No. 7-86 set forth in Subdivision A above.
Sec. 8.08.220 NON-COMPLIANCE - REMOVAL OR MODIFICATION PROCEDURE. The owner of a
non-conforming sign which is in place at a permanent location which does not
comply with this Chapter shall remove or modify the sign to meet this Chapter
in accordance with the following procedures:
A. The City shall give the owner at least three (3) months notification by
certified mail of the nature of the non-compliance. Following such
notification, the owner of the sign shall remove the sign or shall
modify it so that it complies with this Chapter.
B. Prior to the time a sign becomes non-conforming, the owner may apply for
an extension of time without which the sign must be removed or modified.
C. The application shall be made to the City on a form prescribed by it and
shall include the name and address of the sign owner, the property
owner, the type of sign, the date erected, the cost of construction,
revenue derived, a detailed statement of reasons for the request for an
extension, and the length of time for which the extension is being
requested.
D. The Zoning Administrator shall consider arguments for and against the
grant of an extension and shall consider among other things:
1. the economic hardship upon the sign owner and property owner,
taking into consideration the investment cost, the revenue
derived, the estimated life of the sign; and
2. the interest and status of the sign owner or user on the property,
and any immediate changes in the use of the property.
E. If the Zoning Administrator finds that, upon the basis of the evidence
presented, circumstances warrant it, he/she may grant an extension of
time within which the sign must be removed, not exceeding a total of
three (3) years from the date the sign became non-conforming.
Sec. 8.08.230 ILLEGAL SIGNS SUBJECT TO SUMMARY REMOVAL. Signs and their supporting
members which meet any of the following criteria shall be considered illegal
signs and shall be subject to summary removal:
A. Any signs and their supporting members erected without first complying
with all ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of their
construction, erection or use.
B. Any signs and their supporting members which were lawfully erected, but
whose use has ceased, or the structure upon which the signs are attached
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has been abandoned by its owner, for a period of not less than ninety
(90) days.
C. Any signs and their supporting members which have been more than fifty
percent (50%) destroyed, and the destruction is other than facial copy
replacement, and the sign displays are not repaired within thirty (30)
days of the date of their destruction.
D. Any signs and their supporting members whose owners, except for a change
of copy, request permission to remodel and remodel those sign displays,
or expand or enlarge the buildings or land uses upon which the sign
displays are located, and the sign displays are affected by the
construction, enlargement or remodeling; or the cost of construction,
enlargement, or remodeling of the sign displays exceeds fifty percent
(50%) of the cost of reconstruction of the building.
E. Any signs and their supporting members for which there has been an
agreement between the sign display owners and the City for their removal
as of any given date and said signs have not been removed by said date.
F. Any signs and their supporting members which are temporary.
G. Any signs and their supporting members which are a danger to the public
or are unsafe.
H. Any signs and their supporting members which constitute a traffic hazard
not created by relocation of streets or highways or by acts by the City.
I. Any signs and their supporting members that were legally erected which
later became non-conforming as a result of the adoption of an ordinance,
the amortization period for the display provided by the ordinance
rendering the display non-conforming has expired, and conformance has
not been accomplished.
Sec. 8.08.240 INVENTORY. All existing illegal on-premises signs and abandoned
signs shall be inventoried and identified as required by Business and
Professions Code Sec. 5491.1. The inventory and identification shall commence
within six (6) months from the date of adoption of this ordinance. Within
sixty (60) days after the six-month period, the City shall commence abatement
of the identified preexisting illegal and abandoned on-premises advertising
displays.
Sec. 8.08.250 SIGNS LOCATED ON NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS WITHIN A REQUIRED YARD.
Signs shall be permitted on non-conforming buildings located wholly or
partially within required yard setback. [Ord. No. 7-86, May 1986; Ord. No. 18-
88, September 1988)
ARTICLE VI. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 8.08.260 COMPLIANCE - DECISION OF PERMITTING BODY. No building permit may be
issued for a sign until the decision of the permitting body approving the
application is final. Each sign shall be constructed and maintained in
accordance with the terms and conditions of approval.
Sec. 8.08.270 MAINTENANCE - REQUIRED. Each sign shall be maintained in a secure
and safe condition. If the Zoning Administrator is of the opinion that a sign
is not secure, safe, or in a good state of repair, he/she shall give written
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notice of this fact to the person responsible for the maintenance of the sign.
If the defect in the sign is not corrected within the time permitted by the
Zoning Administrator, the Zoning Administrator may revoke the permit to
maintain the sign and may remove the sign in the manner provided in Section
8.08.290 MEANS OF REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL AND/OR NON-CONFORMING SIGNS.
Sec. 8.08.280 ILLEGAL SIGNS - SUMMARY REMOVAL. Illegal signs may be removed in the
manner described in Business and Professions Code Sections 5499.1 et. seq. or
in the following manner:
A. The Zoning Administrator shall give written notice to the owner of the
premises as shown in the last equalized assessment roll, or as known to
him or her, and to each person other than the owner who appears to be in
possession or control of the premises. The notice shall be by certified
and by regular mail addressed to the premises where the violation exists
and to the property owner at the address shown on the last equalized
assessment roll. The notice shall contain the following:
1. a general description of the sign which is allegedly in violation;
and
2. a copy of the Section of this Chapter which is being violated; and
3. a notice of time and place at which time the owner or the person
responsible may appear and present evidence as to the absence of a
violation.
B. The Zoning Administrator shall hold a hearing at the time and place set
forth in the notice. At the hearing either the owner or the occupant of
the premises, or both, may appear and be heard.
C. If, at the conclusion of the hearing, the Zoning Administrator finds
that a violation of this Chapter is continuing to exist, then the Zoning
Administrator may order the sign to be summarily removed within a
specified number of days. The Zoning Administrator shall give notice
that if the sign is not removed by the end of the period specified, the
City will remove it in accordance with Section 8.08.290 MEANS OF REMOVAL
OF ILLEGAL AND/OR NON-CONFORMING SIGNS.
D. The notice provided pursuant to Subdivision A shall be appropriate given
the type of sign and circumstances but, in no event, shall it be less
than five calendar days.
E. Each person who erects a sign which is subject to removal under this
section is jointly and severally liable for the cost of removal.
F. The City may dispose of the sign sixty (60) days after removal by giving
the owner notice that the owner may redeem the sign by paying the cost
of removal, or if he or she fails to do so, the City will dispose of the
sign as it sees fit without further liability to the owner for this
action.
Sec. 8.08.290 MEANS OF REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL AND/OR NON-CONFORMING SIGNS. Unless some
other method of removal is approved by the Zoning Administrator in writing,
the removal of illegal and/or non-conforming of signs shall be accomplished in
the following manner:
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A. Signs painted on buildings, walls, or fences shall be abated by the
removal of the paint constituting the sign or by painting over it in
such a way that the sign shall not thereafter be visible.
B. Other signs shall be abated by the removal of the sign, including its
supporting members.
Sec. 8.08.300 VIOLATION - NUISANCE-ABATEMENT. A sign erected or maintained in
violation of this Chapter is a public nuisance, and the City Attorney shall,
upon order of the City Council, commence an action for the abatement thereof
in the manner proved by law. The City may take proceedings for the abatement
of the nuisance and make the cost of abatement a lien and special assessment
against the property in accordance with Government Code Sections 38773 or
38773.5. In addition, the cost of abatement shall be a personal obligation of
the property owner.
Sec. 8.08.310 SEVERABILITY. If any Section, Subsection, Sentence, Clause, or
Phrase of this Chapter is held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such
decision does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the
Chapter. The City Council declares that it would have passed this Chapter,
each Section, Subsection, Clause or Phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact
that any one or more other Sections, Subsections, Clauses or Phrases may be
declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 3 Repeal:
The following Ordinances are repealed: Ord. Nos. 7-86, 6-87, 18-88, 9-89 and 6-92
Sections 13 and 14.
Section 4 Effective Date and Posting of Ordinance:
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after the
date of its passage. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this
Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in
accordance with Section 39633 of the Government Code of the State of California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN on this _ day
of , 1994, by the following votes.
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DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO. - 94
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
REPEALING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 8 OF THE DUBLIN ZONING ORDINANCE
REGARDING SIGN REGULATIONS AND REENACTING THE SIGN REGULATIONS AS ADOPTING ARTICLE 7 OP
CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 8 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE WNICN CURVES TO
Ccc-. 8 87.OArticle I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8 87.1.08.010 DECLARATION OF PURPOSE AND STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES
Ccc-. 8 87.2 DECLARATION or POLICY
Sec. 8 87.10.08.020 DEFINITIONS
Article II. PERMITTED SIGNS - APPROVALS AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 8 87.20.08.030 GENERAL SIGN APPROVALS AND PERMITTING BODY ATFOH6 BY ZONING
DISTRICT
Sec. 8.08.040 SIGN DEVELOPMENT R DULATIONS
Sec. 8-87-.-40.08.050 PERMITTED SIGNS SUBJECT TO PERMIT
Sec. 8 87.CG.08.060 DESIGN CRITERIA
Sec. 8 07.30(D).08.070 ILLUMINATION
Sec. 8 87.67.08.080 LANDSCAPING
Sec. 8 07.21.08.090 A - AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT - SIGNS PERMITTED
Sec 8 87.23.08.100 PD - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - SIGNS PERMITTED
Sec. 8.08.110 REGULATIONS FOR WALL SIGNS AND PROJECTING SIGNS
Sec. 8 87.31.08.120 FREESTANDING SIGN GENERAL REGULATIONS
Sec. 8 87.35.08.130 MASTER SIGN PROGRAM
Article III. EXEMPT AND PROHIBITED SIGNS
Sec. 8 87.3G.08.140 EXEMPT SIGNS
Sec. 80.08.150 PROHIBITED SIGNS
8cc. 8 87.62Article IV. PERMIT PROCEDURE
Sec. 8 87.63.08.160 COMPLIANCE - SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIRED
Sec. 8 87.61.08.170 APPLICATION - CONTENTS
Sec. 8 07.G...08.180 OWNER'S CONSENT
Sec. 8 87.GG.08.190 APPLICATION - APPROVAL
Sec. 8 87.68.08.200 SIGN EXCEPTIONS
Soo-. 8 87.70Article V. NON-CONFORMING AND ILLEGAL SIGNS
Sec. 8 87.71.08.210 NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
6co-, 8 87.72
Sec. 8-87.73.08.220 NON-COMPLIANCE - REMOVAL OR MODIFICATION PROCEDURE
PAGE-- ATTACHMENT
Sec. 8 37.74.08.230 ILLEGAL SIGNS SUBJECT TO SUMMARY REMOVAL
Sec. 8.08.240 INVENTORY
Sec. 8 07.75.08.250 SIGNS LOCATED ON NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS WITHIN A REQUIRED YARD
Gee, 8 87.8OArticle VI. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 8 87.81.08.260 COMPLIANCE - DECISION OF PERMITTING BODY
Sec. 8 37.02.08.270 MAINTENANCE - REQUIRED
Sec. 8 87.83.08.280 ILLEGAL SIGNS - SUMMARY REMOVAL
Sec. 8 07.02.08.290 MEANS OF REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL AND/OR NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
Sec. 8 07.O6.08.300 VIOLATION - NUISANCE-ABATEMENT
Cce. 8 87.90
Ccc, 8.87.91
Sec. 8.87.92.08.310 SEVERABILITY
The City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Sign Regulation History and Legislative Intent
The sign regulations of the City of Dublin were first adopted by ordinance No. 1 on
February 1, 1982, when Dublin incorporated. Thereafter on May 24, 1982, the City Council
enacted Ordinance No. 13 which adopted the sign regulations of the County of Alameda as
Dublin's sign regulations.
On May 12, 1986, the City Council enacted Ordinance No. 7-86 which amended, clarified and
reenacted Ordinance No. 13. Ordinance No. 7-86 has since been amended by Ordinance Nos.
6-87, 18-88, 9-89 and 6-92.
In enacting this ordinance it is the intent of the City Council to amend, clarify and
reenact the existing sign regulations described above into one ordinance. In enacting
this ordinance it is not the Council's intent to make the existing sign regulations more
restrictive or more prohibitive but, rather, to clarify ambiguities, restate the
regulations in one ordinance and, in certain situations, provide greater flexibility
regarding sign size and placement.
No signs which are conforming under the current sign regulations will be made non-
conforming by enactment of this ordinance.
Certain signs which are non-conforming under the existing sign regulations will remain
non-conforming under this ordinance. This ordinance will provide mechanisms for such
signs to become conforming.
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It is the intent of the City Council in enacting this ordinance that the amortization
period for removal of non-conforming signs be not more restrictive than the amortization
period set forth in Dublin's sign regulations, as originally enacted by Ordinance Nos. 1
and 13.
Section 2. Section 8 87.0 through Section 8 87.92 are hcrcby amended Chapter 8.08 is
added to Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code to read as follows:
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Ccc-. 8 87.0 GENERAL PROVISIONC. The provioiono of thin Chapter ohall be oubjcct to the
following general regulations, opccial provisions and exceptions.
Sec. 8 87.1.08.010 DECLARATION OF PURPOSE AND STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES. The purpose of
this Chapter is to provide standards to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of
the community by regulating and controlling the design, quality of materials,
construction, location, and maintenance of all signs and their supporting members.
The objectives of this Chapter are to:
IA. Implement the purposes, policies and programs of the General Plan and Specific
Plans;
B. Provide effective and attractive identification for businesses, services and
uses;
2C. Provide a reasonable system of regulations for signs as a part of the City's
comprehensive Zoning Ordinance;
3D. Promote reasonable signs standards to avoid visual clutter
which has negative impacts on surrounding businesses, services and usesae4
thereby encourage development and sac of signs which arc compatible with
adjacent land sacs and which protect buoincoo Ditto from loss of prominence
rcoulting from uoc of cxccsoivc signs on surrounding sites;
4E. Attract and direct pereensthe public to available various activities goods and
services
for the nature of goods and ocrvicco available-, in ordcr for the maximum
public convenience;
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SF. Enhance the economic value of the community through propel attractive and
effective signage and encourage signs which arc well dcoigncd and p1 aping in
app aranee 'ono and which to provide incentive and latitude for variety, good
design relationship and opacins; and
4G. Provide for vehicular and pedestrian safety by prohibiting or restricting
distracting signs.
Sec. 8 87.2 DECLARATION OF POLICY. It io recognized that the attractiveness of the
community io an important factor of the general welfare of the citizens of the City
and that reaoonablc control of signs is in the public interest. Further recognized
is the right and need of ach buoincso, firm, or corporation to identify ito
respective place of business or service and that a need exists to protect public anal
exercise its pound judgment and discretion to assure that all approved signs provide
effective and attractive identification for persons trying to locate a particular
place of business, service or use.
Sec. 8 87.10.08.020 DEFINITIONS. In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,
the following words and phrases are defined and shall be construed as follows:
A. A-Frame Sign, Portable Sign, and Sandwich Board Sign. The terms A-Frame Sign,
Portable Sign and Sandwich Board Sign shall mean portable signs capable of
standing without support or attachment.
B. Awning. The term Awning shall mean a structure composed of canvas or other
non-rigid materials, except for the supporting framework, that extends from
the exterior wall of a building.
C. Awning Sign. The term Awning Sign shall mean a sign composed of flexible
materials and incorporated into an awning.
BD. Banner Sign. The term Banner Sign shall mean a temporary sign composed of
light weight, flexible, non-rigid material either enclosed or not enclosed in
a rigid frame.
E. Billboard Sign. The term Billboard Sign shall mean an Off-Site Advertising
Sign.
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F. Building Frontage. The term Building Frontage shall mean the linear length of
a building wall measured at the base of the building wall.
G. Bulletin Board Sign. The term Bulletin Board Sign shall mean a sign used to
display announcements pertaining to an on-site church, school, community
center, park, hospital or institutional building.
CR. Business Sign. The term Business Sign shall mean any structure, housing,
sign, device, figure, painting, display, message placard, or other
contrivance, or any part thereof, which has been designed to advertise, or to
provide data or information in the nature of advertising, for any of the
following purposes:
1. To designate, identify, or indicate the name or business of the owner or
occupant of the premises upon which the Business Sign is lawfully
erected located.
2. To advertise the business conducted, services available or rendered, or
the goods produced, sold, or available for sale upon the property where
the Business Sign has been lawfully erected.
I. Coming Soon Sign. The term Coming Soon Signs shall mean a sign placed on the
site of work under construction stating that a business will be opening soon
and denoting the opening date, architect, engineer, contractor, future
business or lending agency.
DJ. Community Identification Sign. The term Community Identification Sign shall
mean a Business Sign incorporating information referring exclusively to
service clubs and/or community slogans. (Community Identification Signs are
regulated by Ccction 0 07.COB) SICNC REQUIRINC CONDITIONAL UCE PERHITS)
S 6-2-8 6 Direeterj Sign
Business Sign located in a C 2 B 40 District which identifies the street
address range of the businesses within the complex and serves to identify a
>egalated by Ccction 0 07.35 ALTERNATE TYPES OF FREESTANDINC SICNC)
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FK. Directional Tract Sign. The term Directional Tract Sign shall mean an off-
site Temporary Sign containing only the name and location of a subdivision
and/or a multiple family residential project and directions for reaching the
project same. A Directional Tract Sign is a Principal Use for thc purpose of
Ccction 8 93.0. (Directional Tract Signs arc regulated by SIGNS REQUIRING
C. Directory Sign. The term Directory Sign shall mean a Duoiness Sign locate&
for the purpooc of displaying the names of occupant° engaged in profcooiono or
businesses on thc prcmioco.
Mj. Freestanding Sign. Freestanding Signs shall include but not be limited to
Identification Signs, Office Building Master Identification Signs, Service
Station Display Structures, Special Easement Signs and Time/Temperature Signs.
The term Freestanding Sign shall mean a Business Sign supported by one or more
uprights, braces, columns, poles, or other similar structural components
placed on or into the ground, and not attached to a building, and having no
exposed or connecting wires. (freestanding Signs arc regulated by
LANDSGAIINC)
M. Grand-Opening Temporary Promotional Signs. The term Grand-Opening Temporary
Promotional Signs shall mean banners, pennants, flags, balloons, searchlights
and similar advertising devices when used for bona-fide grand opening
functions.
N. Identification Sign. The term Identification Sign shall mean a sign, or
device which serves exclusively to designate the name, or the name and use, of
a, for churches, sad-auditoriums which serve cxcluoively to designate the
name or the name and use-, of a public buildings, or multi-family residential
uses, or to inform the public a° to the use of a lawful parking area,
recreation area, or other open use permitted in the District. (Identification
Cigns arc regulated by Ccction
USE PERMITG) [Ord. No. 6 87, January 1987]
O. Illegal Sign. The term Illegal Sign shall mean signs and their supporting
members which meet any of the criteria of Sec. 8.08.230.
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JP. Illuminated Sign. The term Illuminated Sign shall mean an internally or
externally illuminated Business Sign which uses a source of light in order to
make the message readable, and shall include internally and externally lightci
signs.
K. Lew Profile Sign. The term Low Profile Sign shall mean a Business Sign that
serves to identify a buoincos complex including the range of the busincoses
within the complex, and may also serve as a directory sign identifying tenants
located in said complex. (Low Profile Signs arc regulated by Ceetion 8 87.35
ALTERNATE TYPES OF FREESTANDINC SICNS) (Ord. No. 6 87, Jewe y 19871
Q. Master Sign Program. The term Master Sign Program shall mean a sign program
approved by the Zoning Administrator for a retail, office or industrial
complex, an automobile dealership or a building more than two (21 stories
high.
R. Non-Conforming Sign. The term Non-Conforming Sign shall mean a sign lawful
before the prev-iaioneenactment of this Chapter, or of any relevant amendment
hereto hJ mot& ti.., but which thereupon violates same.
MS. Office Building Master Identification Sign. The term Office Building Master
Identification Sign shall mean a Business Sign that serves to identify an
office building or any institutional use, and whose copy shall include only
the name of the office building or institutional use and the street address
range of the complex.
T. Official Public Sign. The term Official Public Sign shall mean signs of a
public nature, which shall include public transit service signs, utility
information signs, public restroom or telephone signs, trespassing signs,
legal notices erected by a public officer in the performance of a public duty
and signs placed by a public agency for the purpose of guiding persons to
emergency centers or places, buildings, or locations of regional or historical
significance.
NU. Off-Site Advertising Sign. The term Off-Site Advertising Sign shall mean any
lettered or pictorial matter or device sign which advertises or informs about
a business organization or event, goods, products, services or uses, not
available on the property upon which the sign is located_ and The term Off-
Site Advertising Sign does not include Special Easement Signs, Directional
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Tract Signs, e* Community Identification Signs or Temporary For Sale Or Lease
signs.
V. Off-Site Temporary For Sale or Lease Sign. The term Off-Site Temporary For
Sale or Lease Sign shall mean any off-site sign used in-lieu of a Freestanding
Sign which advertises property for sale or lease.
W. On-Site Temporary For Sale or Lease Sign. The term On-Site Temporary For Sale
or Lease Sign shall mean any on-site sign used in-lieu of a Freestanding Sign
which advertises property for sale or lease.
X. Open House Sign. The term Open House Sign shall mean a portable sign used in
connection with the sale of residential real property. (Open (loupe Signo arc
regulated by PERMITTED SICNS)
Y. Pedestrian/Shingle Sign. The term Pedestrian/Shingle Sign shall mean a
suspended sign used to identify and indicate pertinent facts concerning a
business or professional services conducted on the premises.
Z. Permanent Banners. The term Permanent Banner shall mean a banner constructed
of a durable textile material.
P. Primary Building Frontage. The term Primary Building
width of thc projection of a buoincoo building onto a Dingle ❑traight line
choocn by thc cotabliohmcnt, with concurrcncc from the Planning Director, to
be the Primary Building Frontage and ohall be normally parallel to a lot line
or otrcct. A Primary Building Frontage line muot lie in a roadway or public
parking area. A Buoincoo may have only one Primary Building Frontage. Any
oign area accrued and authorized by a Primary Building Frontage may not be
attached to any other building frontage
AA. Permitting Body. The term Permitting Body shall mean the person or body with
the authority to review and approve permits for signs. This may include the
Planning Director, the Zoning Administrator, the Planning Commission or the
City Council.
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QBB. Projecting Sign. The term Projecting Sign shall mean a Business Sign attached
to a wall in such a manner that the face of the sign is not parallel to the
wall to which it is attached. (Projecting signs arc regulated by WALL SIGNS.
AND PROJECTING SIGNE)
ACC. Roof Line. The term Roof Line shall mean the top edge of the roof or top of
the parapet, whichever forms the top line of the building silhouette.
C. Secondary Building Frontage. The term Secondary Building Frontage shall m an
the width of the projection of a business building onto a Dingle straight line
which is either perpendicular to or parallel to the Primary Building Frontage
line. A Secondary Building Frontage line must lie in a roadway or public open
opace area such as a private street, an open plaza or square or an auto
Frontages. Any sign area accrued and authorized by one Secondary Building
Frontage may not be attached to any other building frontage.
DD. Service Station Sign Display Structure. The term Service Station Sign Display
Structure shall mean an on-site identification Business Sign that serves to
identify the name and general type of the service station it adjoins located
on the site.
WEE. Service Station Price Sign. The term Service Station Price Sign shall mean a
Business Sign indicating gasoline prices and available services. (Service
WFF. Special Easement Sign. The term Special Easement Sign shall mean: a Business
Sign used in-lieu of a Freestanding Sign located off-site from, but within the
immediate vicinity of, the premisesbusiness the sign has been designed to
advertises where said premisesbusiness is located on a parcel of land without
direct access or frontage on an improved public right-of-wayTI and where the
two (2( premiscoparcels involved are interconnected by a traversable vehicular
roadway which is subject to a non-revocable, non-exclusive recorded vehicular
access easement.
GG. Temporary Political Sign. The term Temporary Political Sign shall mean a
temporary sign identifying a political candidate or ballot measure.
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HH. Temporary Promotional Signs. The term Temporary Promotional Signs shall mean
temporary banners, pennants, flaps, balloons, searchlights and similar
advertising devices when used for special promotional events.
*II. Temporary Sign. The term Temporary Sign shall mean any sign, banner, pennant,
valance, or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric,
cardboard, plywood, wallboard, or other light materials, with or without
frames, intended to be displayed for a limited period of time only.
GJJ. Tenant Directory Sign. The term Tenant Directory Sign shall mean a tenant
directory or other exclusively informational listing of tenant names attached
to the exterior wall at the entrances of a building and used for the purpose
of displaying the names of occupants engaged in professions or businesses on
the premises.
KK. Tenant Frontage. The term Tenant Frontage shall mean the linear length of a
building frontage of suites occupied by a tenant.
3FLL. Time/Temperature Sign. The term Time/Temperature Sign, including an
Electronic Readerboard, Business Bulletin Board, or other Changeable Copy
Sign, shall mean a Business Sign on which the copy is manually or
electronically changed and which is intended primarily to promote items of
general interest to the Community such as time, temperature and/or date.
(Timc/Tcmperaturc Signo arc rcgulatcd by Scction 8 87.60E) SICNS REQUIRING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) (Ord. No. 6 87, January 1987)
MM. Vehicular Sign. The term Vehicular Sign shall mean any sign permanently
affixed to an operable, driveable and currently registered motor vehicle which
is used in the normal course of business,
SNN. Wall Sign. The term Wall Sign shall mean a Business Sign attached or erected
against the building or structure, with the exposed face of the sign in a
plane parallel to the plane of such building or structure.
00. Window Sign. The term Window Sign shall mean a sign attached to, suspended
behind, placed or painted upon, the window or glass door of a building which
is intended for viewing from the exterior of the building.
ARTICLE II. PERMITTED SIGNS - APPROVALS AND REGULATIONS
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Sec. 8 87.20.08.030 GENERAL SIGN APPROVALS AND PERMITTING BODY L-144-1-TAT-EONC BY LAND—USE
ZONING DISTRICT. Matrix A, 'SIGN APPROVALS AND PERMITTING BODY' prescribes the
necessary permits and the permitting body applicable to the specified signs for each
zoning district:
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MATRIX A
SIGN APPROVALS AND PERMITTING BODY BY ZONING DISTRICT *
Sign Type A R-1, R-2, H-1 C-N C-O C-1 C-2 & M-1
R-S C-2-B-40
Awning E X X BP BP BP BP BP
Bulletin Board BP BP BP BP BP BP BP BP
Coming Soon X X X BP BP BP BP BP
Community ID X ACUPPG ACUPPG ACUPPG ACUPPG ACUPPG ACUPPG ACUPPG
Directional Tract X ACUP{-SAY} I ACUPI-GA+ I ACUP{-ZAP} I ACUP{-SA-} I ACUP(ZA) ACUP(ZA) ACUP(ZA)
Freestanding 20' E X BP ACUP X BP BP BP
or less in ht.
Freestanding X X CUP(ZA) X X CUP(ZA) CUP(3A) GUP(ZA)
greater than 20' ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP
in height
Grand-Opening X X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Temp Promo
Identification ** $6E ZC ZC/ACUP ZC/ACUP ZC/ACUP ZC/ACUP ZC/ACUP ZC/ACUP
Master Sign SDR(ZA) X SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA)
Program
Office Building X X SBRACUP ACUP SHRACUP SHRACUP SDRACUP GGRACUP
Master ID
Off-Site E X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC 2C
Temporary For
Sale or Lease
Open House X OH X X X X X X
Permanent X X SDR(ZA1 X X SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA)
Banner Sign
Projecting E X BP BP BP BP BP BP
Service Station X X GORACUP SHRACUP X SBRACUP SDRACUP SBRACUP
Display Structure
Service Station X X SHRACUP SSHACUP X 6BRACUP SSRACUP SBRACUP
Price Sign
Special Easement E X ACUPPG ACUPPG ACUPPG ACUPPG ACUPPG ACUPPG
Temporary X X ZC ZC ZC 2C ZC ZC
77 Promotional (30
Day)
Tenant Directory X X BP BP BP BP BP BP
Time/Temperature X X CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC)
==., Wall E X BP BP BP BP BP BP
j Window X X BP BP BP BP BP HP
k.
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Notes for Matrix A:
5 Business Signs not exceeding an area of ten (10) square feet per side are
permitted per Sec. 8.08.090. and subject to Building Permit
OH Open House Sign Annual Encroachment Permit by Staff Required
BP Permitted and subject to Building Permit
SDR Site Development Review Approval by Staff Required and subject to Building
Permit
ACUP Administrative Conditional Use Permit Approval by Staff Required and subject
to Building Permit
CUP Conditional Use Permit Approval Required and subject to Building Permit (ZA =
Zoning Administrator, PC = Planning Commission)
ZC Zoning Clearance by Staff Required and subject to Building Permit
X Not Permitted
* Matrix A does not reflect Exempt Signs in Sec. 8.08.140
** A sign of up to 24 square feet on a side is allowed with a Zoning Clearance
and a sign of up to 36 square feet on a side is allowed with an Administrative
Conditional Use Permit.
Planned Development sionage is permitted by Sec. 8.08.100.
A Sign Exception to a regulation in this Chapter may be applied for per Sec.
8.08.200.
Sec. 8.08.040 The following Matrix B, 'Sign Development Regulations' prescribes
required development regulations for permitted signs. The information in
Matrix B is supplementary to the information in Sec. 8.08.050 Signs Subject To
Permits.
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MATRIX B
SIGN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS **
Sign Type Maximum Maximum Height Maximum Area Location Copy Restrictions Additional
Section No. Number of per side in sq. Requirements * * Regulations *
signs ft. ..
Awning 1 per 2 ft. 6 in. 1 sq. ft. per None. None. Sec. 8.08.110
Sec. 8.08.050(A) frontage. lineal ft. of
Tenant
Frontage;
25 sq. ft. to
maximum of 150
sq. ft. (250
sq. ft. with
SDR); 25% bonus
if tenant space
is 100 ft. from
street.
Bulletin Board 1 6 ft. 24 sq. ft. 10 ft. from front Announcements
Sec. 8.08.050(B) property line; pertaining to an
Must meet all on-site church,
other yard school, community
requirements. center, park,
hospital or
institutional
building.
Coming Soon 2 8 ft. 32 sq. ft. On construction Architect, May only be
Sec. 8.08.050(C) site. engineer, placed during
contractor, time period
future business, between building
lender. permit and final
occupancy.
Community ID 1 20 ft. 120 sq. ft. Service club Illumination
Sec. 8.08.050(D) names and emblems shall not be
and community intermittent;
slogans Means of support
shall be
concealed.
* Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are in addition to those identified in Sections
8.08.110 and 8.08.120.
** Matrix B does not reflect Exempt Signs in Sec. 8.08.140
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Sign Type Maximum Maximum Height Maximum Area Location Copy Restrictions Additional
Section No. Number of per side in sq. Requirements * * Regulations *
signs ft.
Directional Tract 1 per 12 ft. 32 sq. ft. On private Name and location Non-illuminated.
Sec. 8.08.050(E) Tract. property; Not of development
located within and directions.
660 feet of I-580
or I-680.
Freestanding 20' 1 per 10 ft. at 15 sq. ft. at In a planter of Must indicate Must have minimum
or less in parcel by property line; property line; appropriate building address clearance of 14
height; right; 2 May be May increase dimension; Not or address range. feet if
Freestanding or more increased .5 2.5 sq. feet closer than 50 overhanging
greater than 20' with ft. for every 1 per side for feet from R-O-W vehicular way;
in height. Master ft. the sign is each 1 ft. sign of Interstate Must not project
Sec. 8.08.120. Sign set back from is set back Highway; into a public
Program. the nearest from nearest Permitted within right-of-way.
street frontage street frontage required yards;
property line property line; At one or more
up to a maximum Maximum of 150 main entrances
of 20 ft. ; Up sq. ft. with Master Sign
to 35 ft. with Program.
ACUP.
Grand-Opening 1 No limit. No limit. Must be placed on Only effective
temporary building in which within 60 days of
promotional signs grand opening initial
Sec. 8.08.050(G) will occur. occupancy; 30
day maximum.
Identification 1 6 ft. 24 sq. ft. via None. Name and/or use Means of support
Sec. 8.08.050(H) Zoning of building. shall be
Clearance; concealed.
36 sq. ft. via
ACUP.
Office Building 1 8 ft. 25 sq. ft. None. Name of office 100 ft. minimum
Master ID building, parcel frontage
Sec. 8.08.050(I) institutional use required; Means
and address of support shall
17. be concealed.
7 * Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are in addition to those identified in Sections
R.r 8.08.110 and 8.08.120.
** Matrix B does not reflect Exempt Signs in Sec. 8.08.140
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Sign Type Maximum Maximum Height Maximum Area Location Copy Restrictions Additional
Section No. Number of per side in sq. Requirements * * Regulations *
signs ft.
Off-Site 1 per 100 8 ft. 16 sq. ft. Off-site sign is For sale or Must be
Temporary For ft. of located in immed. lease; Name and constructed of
sale or lease street vicinity of phone number of wood, plywood,
Sec. 8.08.050(J) frontage; advertised agent and/or metal or other
Up to 2 premises w/o agency. rigid material.
per direct access to
parcel. public road.
Open House 4 per 3 ft. 4 sq. ft. On sidewalk and Open House Annual
Sec. 8.08.050(K) property; landscaping strip encroachment
8 per but cannot permit required;
inter- disrupt normal Not attached to
section. vehicular flow, any public sign,
block views, post, traffic
block ingress or signal or utility
egress to any pole; No
residence or additional tags,
business, or riders,
restrict a streamers,
sidewalk to less balloons or other
than 36 inches; attachments;
Prohibited in Permitted on
center divider or Holidays,
traffic islands Saturdays and
of public Sundays and one
streets; Cannot agent tour day
be within 5 ft. each week from
radius of a call 10:00 a.m. to
box, fire hydrant sunset.
or mail box.
Pedestrian/ 1 N/A 5 sq. ft. Suspended from None. 8 ft. vertical
Shingle canopy over a clearance;
Sec. 8.08.050(L) sidewalk directly Perpendicular to
in front of the business building
door of the wall.
business.
* Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are in addition to those identified in Sections
8.08.110 and 8.08.120.
** Matrix S does not reflect Exempt Signs in Sec. 8.08.140
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Sign Type Maximum Maximum Height Maximum Area Location Copy Restrictions Additional
Section No. Number of per side in sq. Requirements * * Regulations *
signs ft.
Permanent Banner N/A Per SDR. Per SDR. Per SDR. Name of shopping Maintain in good
Sec. 8.08.050(M) center, business condition;
or logo. Subject to semi-
annual review;
Replace if in
poor maintenance.
Projecting 1 per 2 ft. 6 in.; 16 sq. ft. ; In middle 1/3 of N/A Sec. 8.08.110
Sec. 8.08.050(N) business. May be May be front wall of
increased increased building.
through ACUP. through ACUP.
Service Station 1 8 ft. 16 sq. ft. None. Name of service May be combined
Display Structure station. with Service
Sec. 8.08.050(0) Station Price
Signs; In
landscape planter
Service Station 2 6 ft. 16 sq. ft for 3 1 per street Gasoline prices. May be combined
Price Signs fuel products; frontage. with Service
Sec. 8.08.050(P) 24 sq. ft for 4 Station Display
fuel products. Structure.
Special Easement 1 4 ft. 24 sq. ft. Within immediate Name of business In-lieu of
Sec. 8.08.050(Q) vicinity of the and/or center. Freestanding
business the sign Sign; Business
advertises. located on parcel
w/o direct access
or frontage on
improved ROW;
must be connected
by access
easement.
* Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are in addition to those identified in Sections
8.08.110 and 8.08.120.
** Matrix B does not reflect Exempt Signs in Sec. 8.08.140
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Sign Type Maximum Maximum Height Maximum Area Location Copy Restrictions Additional
Section No. Number of per side in sq. Requirements * * Regulations *
signs ft.
Temporary Per Zoning Per Zoning Per Zoning Only on site on Per Zoning Maximum of 30
Promotional Clearance. Clearance. Clearance. which business is Clearance. consecutive
Sec. 8.08.050(R) located. calendar days per
permit; 15
consecutive
calendar day
waiting period
_ between permits.
Tenant Directory 1 N/A 12 sq. ft. At entrance of Listing of tenant None
Sec. 8.08.050(S) building on an names and suite
exterior wall. numbers.
Time/Temperature Per Sec. Per Sec. Per Sec. Per Sec. 8.08.110 Per Sec. 8.08.110 Per Sec. 8.08.110
Sec. 8.08.050(T) 8.08.110 8.08.110 if 8.08.110 if if wall sign; if wall sign; if wall sign;
if wall wall sign; wall sign; 8.08.120 if 8.08.120 if 8.08.120 if
sign; 8.08.120 if 8.08.120 if freestanding freestanding freestanding
8.08.120 freestanding freestanding sign. sign. sign.
if free- sign. sign.
standing
sign.
Wall 1 per 2 ft. 6 in. 1 sq. ft. per 1 per business or N/A Sec. 8.08.110
Sec. 8.08.110 business lineal ft. of tenant frontage
or tenant Tenant with maximum of
frontage Frontage; 25 three frontages.
as sq. ft. to
permitted maximum of 150
by Sec. sq. ft. (250
8.08.110 sq. ft. with
(B) (5) . SDR) ; 25% bonus
if tenant space
is 100 ft. from
street.
Window N/A N/A N/A Inside a N/A Not more than
Sec. 8.08.050(V) building. 25% of contiguous
window area.
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* Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are in addition to those identified in Sections
IAJ 8.08.110 and 8.08.120.
Li ** Matrix B does not reflect Exempt Signs in Sec. 8.08.140
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Sec. 8- 8.08.50 PERMITTED SIGNS SUBJECT TO PERMITS. The following signs shall be
allowed pursuant to the permits reguiredare permitted in any diotrict in the
Zoning Ddistricts as indicated in Matrix A (Sec. 8.08.030) and shall be
regulated as shown in Matrix B (Sec. 8.08.040) and as follows
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A. Awning Signs. Awning Signs shall be permitted in the same locations as
wall signs and shall be subiect to the requirements of Section 8-
84.40.08.110.
313. Bulletin Board. A bulletin board _led :_ --=play an:e_:cp s.tc
twenty four (24)
square feet maximum area per side, is permitted ten (10) feet from the
front property line. end oubjcct to the yard and A bulletin board shall
be subiect to the other yard requirements and height limits of the
district the oigeit is located within. One Bulletin Board Sign is
permitted on each property. A Bulletin Board Sign may have a maximum
height of six (6) feet.
RC. Coming Soon Signs. Coming Soon Signs, with a maximum height of eight
(8) feet and a maximum area of twcntl-feur thirty-two(4432) square feet,
denoting the opening date, architect, engineer, contractor, future
business endfor lending agency when placed on the site of work under
construction. A maximum of two (2) Coming Soon Signs are permitted per
construction site. A Coming Soon Sign may only be placed after issuance
of a building permit for the main structure and must be removed upon
final occupancy of the main structure.
'PD. Community Identification Signs. A Community Identification Sign may be
permitted pursuant to an Administrative Conditional Use Permit, may have
a maximum area of one hundred twenty (120) square feet maxi-mum-area- and
may have a maximum height of twenty (20) feet maximum hcight, ohall be
bennda-ry. Sign illumination shall not be intermittent and sign copy
shall be limited to:
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a. the name of the community;
b. information relating to the service clubs active
in the area;
c. community slogans or mottoes; or
d. directional information.
See former Section 8-87.60(A)(1)
HE. Directional Tract Signs. Cubdivioion rcnt or lcaoc signs
Directional Tract Signs shall be approved
pursuant to an Administrative Conditional Use Permit and must conform to
all of the following requirements:
1. Up to two (2) Directional Tract Signs may be allowed for each
subdivision.
2. The signs shall be installed on private property.
3. The signs shall not interfere with the sight distance for
motorists, pedestrians or bicycle riders.
4. The signs shall not impede pedestrian circulation on sidewalks.
5. Signs shall be located a minimum of sixty (60) feet from an
intersection.
6. The signs shall not be located within 660 feet of I-580 or I-680.
7. Sign copy shall advertise only the name and directions to the
development.
8. The maximum height of the sign shall not exceed twelve (12) feet
from finished grade.
9. The maximum size of the sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32)
souare feet per side.
10. The applicant shall maintain the sign structure and the area
surrounding the sign in good condition and free of debris and
weeds.
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11. The sign structure shall be removed at the time that the last unit
of a subdivision has been sold.
12. The Applicant shall post a bond in a form and amount satisfactory
to the Zoning Administrator to assure timely removal of the sign.
13. The sign shall not be illuminated.with a maximum area of thirty
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F. Freestanding Signs. Freestanding Signs are permitted per Section
8.08.120 and in Section 8.08.040 Matrix B.
G. Grand Opening Temporary Promotional Signs. Grand-Opening Temporary
Promotional Signs
similar advcrtioing dcvicco) are permitted in any district other than
the Agricultural or Residential Districts when used for bona-fide grand-
opening functions. The sign is effective only within sixty (60)
calendar days of a business' initial occupancy and may be displayed for
a period not in excess of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days. A
Grand Opening Temporary Promotional Sign must only be displayed on the
site on which the grand opening will occur. 2. C and Opening
H. Identification Signs. One Identification Sign is permitted per parcel
in any district, wh- --
permitted in the district. Identification Signs vl�}}�.,,t-�.,,,,,.,,I with a
maximum area of twenty four j241 square feet per side may be approved
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subject to a Zoning Clearance, unless an greater area of thirty-six (36)
square feet per side is permitted through the Administrative Conditional
Use Permit process. The height of Identification Signs shall bent
exceed six (6) feet. oo oct forth in Section 8 C0.56 HEICHT
See former Section 8-87.61(1).
I. Office Building Master Identification Sign. An Office Building Master
Identification Sign may have a maximum height of eight (8) feet and a
maximum area per side of twenty-five (25) square feet per side. One
Office Building Master Identification Sign is permitted per parcel. A
one hundred (100) foot minimum parcel frontage is required. See former
Section 8-87.35(G)(2).
6.1. Off-Site Temporary For Sale Or Lease Signs. Non illuminate} tOff-site
Temporary For Sale Or Lease Signs are subject to the Zoning Clearance
process. Temporary For eSale or Lease eSigns which arc to be intcndc4
f e se as - ne is a an efferieg €er sale, lease, er rental of
Thcoc oigno are permitted subject to the following:
1. signs shall not exceed a maximum area of twenty foursixteen (E4416)
square feet per side;
2. one (1) such sign may be placed for each one hundred (100) feet of
street frontage, up to a maximum of two (2) signs per parcel;
3. all signs shall have a maximum height of eight (8) feet;
4. signs shall only state that the property is for sale or lease and
the name and phone number of the agent and/or agency; and
5. off-site signs shall be in the immediate vicinity of the parcel,
structure or establishment advertised;
6. the premises advertised by an off-site sign must be located on a
parcel of land without direct access or frontage on an improved
Public right-of-way;
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7. all off-site signs shall be subject to standard requirements of
the Zoning Clearance.
8. all signs shall be constructed of wood, plywood, metal or other
rigid material.
SK. Open House Signs. Open House Signs are permitted uocd in conncction
with the oalc of rcal property subject to the following special
provisions:
1. A maximum of four (4) open-house signs are permitted for each
property being advertised for sale. Such signage shall not be
located outside within the public right-of-way (which includes,
but is not limited to, the sidewalk) r pe T
linco. where &such signageit doer) not disrupts the normal flow of vehicle or pedestrian
traffic, and doco not blocks views of such traffic, blocks ingress
into or egress from any residence or place of business, or
restricts a sidewalk to less than thirty-six (36) inches. Signage
may be placed in a landscaping strip between the roadway and the
sidewalk.
2. Signage is prohibited in public streets and the center divider
strip and/or traffic islands of public streets.
3. Saeh-eignage is not to be adhered or attached to any public sign
post, traffic signal or utility pole.
4. Signs cannot be placed within a five (5) foot radius of a call
box, fire hydrant or mail box.
5. No more than eight (8) open house signs shall be placed at any
intersection. No more than one (1) sign per property being
advertised may be placed at an intersection.
6. Signs cannot have additional tags, riders, streamers, balloons or
other attachments.
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7. The size of the sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet per
side, and the height shall not exceed three (3) feet above grade;
48. Open-house signs shall be permitted on Holidays, Saturdays,
Sundays and one agent tour day each week only during the weckcnl
per-_4-from 10:00 a.m. Friday through sunset on Sunday evening,
and Tucodayo from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Such oigning io not to
be adhered or attached to any public oign poet, traffic oignal or
utility polo;
9. All organizations placing Open House Signs within the public
right-of-way shall apply for and secure an Open House Sign Annual
Encroachment Permit from the Public Works Department. A
Certificate of Insurance naming the City as Certificate Holder and
additional insured shall be provided by the Applicant to the
Satisfaction of the Public Works Director together with a bond in
an amount and form to the satisfaction of the Public Works
Director assuring timely removal of such signs by the Applicant.
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House Sign Annual Encroachment Permit, the applicant shall agree
to pay all necessary costs for the time spent by City personnel,
or its authorized agents, to remove illegally located open-house
signs. In cases of repeated violations of requirements dealing
with open-house signs, rights to locate new open-house signs in
the City pursuant to an Open House Sign Annual Encroachment Permit
shall be forfeited.
11. Proper authorization by the affected private property owner shall
be secured prior to placement of signs on private property.
BL. Pedestrian/Shingle Signs. One Pedestrian/ oigno, ouch ao Shingle Sign
per business is permitted. h•
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The sign shall be: oubjcct to the following
grea isians
1. muot be suspended from a canopy over a sidewalk which io directly
in front of the door of the business thereby identified, with a
minimum of eight (8) foot vertical clearance;
2. perpendicular to the business building wall;
3. meet-not be-more than `en 0) square ee
faced, five (5) square feet in area per side if Dingle faccdand;
4. ere-limited to one (1) per business per building elevation.
M. Permanent Banner. A Permanent Banner shall be permitted pursuant to a
Master Sign Program approved by the Zoning Administrator which may
display only the name or logo of the shopping center or business. Such
Permanent Banner shall be maintained in good condition and shall be
subject to semi-annual review. If found to be in poor maintenance, such
Permanent Banner shall be replaced or removed by the shopping center or
business.
N. Projecting Signs. Projecting Signs are permitted per Sec. 8.08.110.
0. Service Station Sign Display Structures. A Service Station Sign Display
Structure shall be established by an Administrative Conditional Use
Permit and may only identify the name of the service station it adjoins.
Such structure shall have a maximum height of eight (8) feet and have a
maximum area of 16 square feet per side and may incorporate Service
Station Price Signs. The area of the Service Station Price Sign may be
added to the area of a Service Station Sign Display Structure. A
Service Station Sign Display Structure shall be placed in a landscape
planter which should be of sufficient width, length and height to
protect the base of the sign from damage due to vehicular traffic.
See former Section 8-87.35(G)(3).
icP. Service Station Price Signs. Service Station Price Signs indicating
gasoline prices, products offered for sale, methods of sale and types of
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available services offered are permitted when accessory to an existing
service station:, provided:
1. One (1) price sign is permitted along each street frontage to a
maximum of two (2) price signs-rj
2. Each price sign shall have a heavy type face and be clearly
visible from adjacent streets and may have a maximum single faced
area of sixteen (16) square feet per side or twenty four (24)
for service stations offering €etrrthree (43) er-more
fuel products; or a maximum area of twenty-four (24) square feet
per side double faced area of thirty two (32) square feet for
service stations offering four (4) or more fuel products; or
forty eight (48) square feet for service stations offering four
(4) or more fuel product..
3. The maximum sign height shall not exceed six (6) feetri
4. A price sign may be attached to, combined with and made part of a
Service Station Sign Display Structure pursuant to Section
8.08.050(0), and ALTERNATE TYPES OF FREESTANDING SIGNS. [Ord. No.
7 86, May 1086; Ord. No. 6 87, January 1987; Ord. No. 18 88,
5. All signage conforms to the requirements of Business and
Professions Code Section 13530 et. seg.
A Shopping Center Master Identification Cign is a Buoincoo Sign for
olaopping center identification, for uric by shopping centers with a
minimum of ten separate tenants.
Identification Sign may have a maximum height of twenty five (25) feet
and a maximum arca per side of fifty (50) square feet. See former
Section 8-87.35(G)(4).
Q. Special Easement Signs. A Special Easement Signe may be used in-lieu of
a Freestanding Sign as part of the permanent oignagc to designate-:
identify, or indicate the names)-er of a business-feo+ or center.of the
owner or occupant of a A Special Easement Sign shall be placed premise*
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within the immediate vicinity of the parcel upon which the business or
center s*gtt is located. The premises said sign is designed to advertise
must be located on a parcel of land without direct access or frontage on
an improved public right-of-way. Said properties must be interconnected
by a traversable vehicular roadway which is subject to a non-revocable,
non-exclusive recorded access easement. Said oigno may aloo be utilized
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referenced nearby ptcmioco. [Ord. No. 6 87, January 1987) When a A
Special Easement Sign shall be subject to an Administrative Conditional
Use Permitie approved by the Zoning Administrator T_
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thc parcel on which thc buoincoo(co) in located. Special Easement Signs
shall not be more than four (4) feet high and six (6) feet long and
shall have a maximum area of twenty-four (24) square feet per side.
Special Easement Signs shall be subject to compliance with Sections 8-
84,-34.08.120 FREESTANDING SIGNS or 8 87.35 ALTERNATE TYPED Or
See former Section 8-87.60(3).
R. Temporary Promotional Signs. Temporary Promotional Signs permitted
pursuant to a Zoning Clearance (banncro, pcnnanto, flago, balloono,
ocarchlighto and oimilar advcrtioing devicco) may be placed on site for
a maximum of Tthirty (30) consecutive calendar days Day Timc Frame per
permit when used for special promotional events for periodo that
•ve ays - sp ay. A minimum
waiting period of fifteen (15) consecutive calendar days between permits
is required. See former Section 8-87.61(3).
4S. Tenant Directory Signs. A tTenant dDirectory Sign is permitted provided
it -- ethe eselusivel -..___.....__.,..a_ lists g of ..a..ant names shall not
exceed a maximum area of twelve (12) square feet, attached to the
wall at the entrance of a building.
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T. Time/Temperature Signs. A Time/Temperature Sign shall be permitted as
either a Wall Sign or a Freestanding Sign subject to a Conditional Use
Permit by the Planning Commission pursuant to Sec. 8-94.0 CONDITIONAL
USES. --
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�-sueh se tame, temperature, ant§jer date Wall-mounted
Time/Temperature Signs shall be subject to compliance with Section 8-
84-r38.08.110 REGULATIONS FOR WALL SIGNS
AND PROJECTING SIGNS. Freestanding Time/Temperature Signs shall be
subject to compliance with Section 8 87.31.08.120 Freestanding Signs.
U. Wall Signs. Wall Signs shall be permitted per Section 8 87.30.08.110.
V. Window Signs. Window Signs located inoidc a building or structure,
v' 'hl
shall not
exceedng twenty-five percent (25%1 of the contiguous window area from
which they are viewed. arc also permittcd an need not be included with
the computation of permitted aggregate sign area. See former Section
8-87.50 (L).
Sec. 8 37.GG.08.060 DESIGN CRITERIA
A. The Planning DircctorZoning Administrator shall consider the following
factors in the review of the each prepesed design of each proposed sign:
1. Visibility and legibility (letter height and legibility, contrast-
background relationship, placement and location);
2. Impact of other immediate signs in terms of visibility and
legibility;
3. Traffic conditions, including but not limited to, traffic safety
and circulation, visibility, road width, curb cuts, or driveway
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indentations, median, proximity of major intersections, signals or
stops, average traveling speed or any other natural physical
obstruction; and
4. Night-time use considerations including intensity of illumination
(of a sign being reviewed, of other immediate signs and of other
light sources such as street lights or canopy lights), competition
and interference of light sources and intrusion of light into
residential areas.
B. Each proposed sign shall be reviewed for conformity to the following
criteria:
1. The sign shall relate to the architectural design of the building.
An attractive scale between the sign, the building and the
immediate surrounding shall be maintained;
2. To the extent feasible, a sign shall be graphic with design
emphasis on simplicity, style, trademark, business identification
and symbol. Wording shall be an integral part of the overall
design;
3. All light sources shall be adequately diffused or shielded;
4. The sign's supporting structure shall be as small in density and
as simple as is structurally safe;
5. Multiple signing on a single-faced building shall be reviewed for
coordination of all signs architecturally and aesthetically;
6. Plastic-faced signs with white internally illuminated backgrounds
are not permitted except pursuant to Sitc Development Review an
Administrative Conditional Use Permit;
7. Neon, bare fluorescent tubes, or incandescent bulbs are not
permitted except pursuant to Site Development Review; and
8. Sionage shall not obstruct pedestrian circulation.
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Dec, 6 87.22 R 1, R 2 AND R S DISTRICTS SICNS PERMITTED.
A) The following typco of oigno arc permitted in an R 1, R 2 er R G
1) Directional Tract Signs
2) Community Identification Sign.
3) Identification Signs
Sec. 8 67.23.08.070 ILLUMINATION. Illumination may be allowed on all signs upon
the approval of the Planning DircctorZoninq Administrator, unless otherwise
set forth in this Chapter. Floodlighting used for the illumination of any
sign shall be permitted only when such lighting is installed on private
property and is hooded or shielded so that the light source is not visible
from public streets, alleys, highways or adjoining properties.
Sec. 8 87.67.08.80 LANDSCAPING. Landscaping used in commercial areas where signaqe
is proposed will be of species which have growth habits which facilitate
visibility of signaqe to the greatest degree possible while still providing
necessary shade and screening and meeting all other requirements of this
Chapter.
Sec. 8 67.21.08.090 A - AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT - SIGNS PERMITTED. When located in
an A District, and subordinate to a lawful use, Business Signs not exceeding
an aggregate area of twenty (20) ten (10) square feet per side are permitted
as shown in Matrix A (Sec. 8.08.030).
Sec. 8 87.23.08.100 PD - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - SIGNS PERMITTED. Type,
size, location and character of signs established in a PD District shall be in
the form of a Master Sign Program as stipulated by the Zoning Ordinance
establishing the PD District. Modifications to the adopted Master eSign
pProgram may be considered by the Planning DircctorZonina Administrator upon
application e€for a Site Development Review pursuant to Section 8-95.0 SITE
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW.
Ccc. 8--87.-2-.: 1, C 1, C 2 AND H 1 DISTRICTS SIGNS PERMITTED.
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Aa are=pPermitted in the H C 1, 6 2 and If
Diotricto,
1) Freeatanding Signo
2) Projecting Signo
3) Wall Signa
as T`- - '- `y -- gn repermitted in the EI }, E1, E 2 and H }
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CITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW:
1) C 2 D 40 Dire..bery Si y.e
2) Low Profilc Signa
3) Office Building Hooter Identification Sign
1) Cervicc Station Dioplay Ctrueturco (in lieu of a Low Profile
Sign)
6) Shopping Center Hooter Idcntifi ation Sign
C) The following typco of aigna arc permitted in the II 1, C 1, C 2 and H 1
5i r r
SICNC REQUIRING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS,
1) Directional Tract Signa
2) Community Idcntifi ation Signa
3) Temporary Promotional Signa Sixty Day Time Frame
1) Preeotanding Signo (in cxccoo of 20' height)
6) Timc/Temperature Sign.
6) Special 8aocment Signo
D) The following type° of aigno arc permitted in the II 1, C 1, C 2 and H 1
Section 8 37.61 CICNS REQUIRING ADMINICTRATIVD CONDITIONAL UCB
PERMITS.
1) Identifi ation Signo
2) Grand opening Temporary Promotional Signo
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2) Temperar- Pesestienal signs Thirty Gay Time Frne
4) Tcmporary off oitc oalc or lcaoc oigna
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with a Site 9eelopment Nevie. as set forth in Section
DEVE•LOPMEN-T—REVIEW4
1) Officc Building Haotcr Identification Sign
2) Scrvicc Ctatien Dioplay Structurco (where uocd in lieu of a Low
Profilc Sign)
Sce. 0 87.25 C 0 DISTRICT SICNS PERMITTED
A) Phc following typco of oigno arc permittcd in thc C 0 Diotrictt
1) Projccting Sign.
2) Wall Signe
signsB) The fellowing types of permitted • . . •
are
et
th a
Site Bevelspment Review as set forth • Section
RE44BW+
1) Officc Building Haotcr Identification Sign
9) The following types of signs are permitted in the e 9 8istrimt with a
Gend-it4ena1—use—Permit—ere—set—fert-h—ii—seeti-ert-8—eNG
GONDIT-I-ONAL—USE—PE1441TG:
1) Directional Tract Sign
2) Community Identification Sign
3) Tcmporary Promotional Signo 60 Day Timc Pram°
0) The follo..ing types ef signs are permitted in the 9 9 . .
Administrative . .
ena1 Use Permit as set forth in Section 8 87.61
1) Identification Signs
2) Crand Opening Tcmporary Promotional Sign.
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PAW:")-'3•2 cy:
3) Temporary Promotional Signa 30 Day Time Frame
Ccc. 8 87.26 C N DISTRICT SICNS PERMITTED
A) The following types of signs are permitted in the C N Diotriet,
1) Projecting Sign.
2) Wall Signa
D) The following typca of oigno arc permitted in the C N Diotrict with a
Site Development Review as set forth in Seetien 8 95.0 SITE DDVDLOPRENT
REVIEW:
1) Ccrvice Station Dioplay Structure°
2) &hopping Center Hooter Identification Sign [Ord. No. 6 87,
January 1987)
C) The following typco of oigno arc permitted in the C N Diotrict with a
Conditional Uoe Permit ao net forth in Cection 8 87.60 SIGNS REQUIRING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:
1) Directional Tract Signe
2) Community Idcntifi ation Signe
3) Temporary Promotional Signa
DistrictD) The fellewing types of signs are permitted in the 0 N
. .
strpti,e Cenditienal Use Permit as set ferth in Section 8
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CICNS REQUIRING ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:
1) Identification Signs
2) Crand Opening Temporary Promotional Signa
3) Temporary Promotional Cigna 30 Day Time Frame
B. ACCRECATE ALLOWABLE SIGN AREA.
1) The maximum allowable aggregate oign ar a 311311 equal the oum of
the maximum oign arc permitted for the primary and occondary
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'- `---• wing—st bus'ness tenant sp-aee, •
pr --
3) When aggregate oign area io divided between frccatandinf
-(ine -uding-a3-ternate hypes of €reestanding signs), wa 1 and
or a for the primary and occondary frontageo.
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t
located).
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NO. 18 88, Ceptembcr 1988)
eted of Freed metal-,--p'ast'e, g'asse 9-k�-mat a l as
87.31] Amended by Ord. 18 88, Sec. 2, pq. 258
B} OBSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL OR MOTORIST'S VISION. No oign may be
1 t i
traffic oignal. No oign may be to atcd within one hundred (100) feet of
interocction. [Ord. No. 7 86, May 1986: Sec. 8 87.37] Amended by Ord.
18 88m Scc. 9, pg. 261
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Sec. 8.08.110 REGULATIONS FOR WALL SIGNS AND PROJECTING SIGNS.
A. GENERAL
1. These regulations shall apply in the C-N, C-O, C-1, C-2, C-2-8-40,
H-1 and M-1 Zoning Districts.
2. Computation Of Sign Area. AREA OF SICNG The area of Wall and
Projecting signs shall be computed as the entire area within a single,
continuous perimeter creating a polygon of not more than eight (8)
straight lines, a circle or an ellipse, or a combination of the above
enclosing the extreme limits of the sign together with any frame or
other material or color forming an integral part of the display or used
to differentiate such sign from the background against which it is
placed, provided that in the case of a sign with more than one exterior
surface containing sign copy, the sign area shall be computed as the sum
of all exterior faces. Any structure, or part of a structure, which
departs from standard architectural procedures in an attempt to attract
attention to the premises by reason of color scheme, building shape or
unusual architectural features shall be considered sign area and is
subject to all pertinent regulations. Those portions of the supports,
uprights or base of a sign that do not function as a sign shall not be
considered as part of the sign area. See Former Section 8-87.30(A).
3. Extension Of Sign Above Ridge Roof-Line. No part of any Wall Sign
or Projecting Sign shall extend above the Roof-Line of the building
elevation on which the sign is displayed. See Former Section 8-
87.33(C)(1).
4. Maximum Sign Height. No Wall or Projecting Signs shall exceed two
(2) feet, six (6) inches where either a sign cabinet or individual
letters are used. This standard may be increased with a Site
Development Review.
5. Supporting Members Of Signs Minimized. Supporting members for
Wall Signs and Projecting Signs shall appear to be an integral
architectural part of the building, and any required bracing shall be
minimized. See Section 8-87.33(C)(7).
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6. Number Of Building Frontages. Each business or tenant space may
be permitted a maximum of three (3) building frontages.
7. Frontage Allocation Not Transferable. In no case shall a sign or
sign area permitted on one frontage be transferred to another frontage.
8. Use of Up to a Maximum of Three Legal Existing Sign Cabinets on a
Tenant Frontage. Up to a maximum of three legal existing sign cabinets
on a Tenant Frontage may be used by the tenant occupying the suites
behind the Tenant Frontage.
B. WALL SIGNS
1. Area Of Wall Signs. Each business or Tenant Space may have a wall
sign up to two and one-half (2.5) feet tall and ten (10) feet wide with
twenty-five (25) square feet in area.
The area of wall signs for each business or tenant space shall not
exceed one (1) square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of Tenant
Frontage occupied by such business up to a maximum sign size of one
hundred fifty (150) square feet.
With a Site Development Review this standard may be increased to one and
one-half (1.5) square feet of sign area for each lineal foot of frontage
occupied by such business up to a maximum size of two hundred fifty
(250) square feet.
2. Wall Signs on Buildings Distant From Street. A tenant space of a
building which is set back at least one hundred (100) feet or more from
any street may increase the Wall Sign area otherwise permitted by right
or by a Site Development Review by twenty-five (25%) percent.
3. Wall Signs Parallel To Building Face. Attached wall signs shall
be parallel with the building face. See former Section 8-87.33(C)(2).
4. Wall Signs Proiectinq From Face Of Wall. Wall signs shall project
not more than twelve 1121 inches from a wall except €e that
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Wall Signs projecting from twelve 1121 inches to thirty 1301 inches from
the wall to which they are attached are permitted with an Site
Dcvol_pm-_t n_-.`_cuAdministrative Conditional Use Permit. See former
Section 8-87.33(C)(2).
C. PROJECTING SIGNS
1. Clearance Of Projecting Signs. Projecting Signs shall have a
clearance of eight (8) feet above the ground and fourteen (14) feet
above a driveway, alley, or other vehicular access way. No such sign
shall project into a public right-of-way. See former Section 8-
87.33(C)(6).
2. Location Of Projecting Signs. Projecting Signs shall only be
located on the middle one-third of the front wall of a building. This
requirement may be modified by means of Site Development Review an
Administrative Conditional Use Permit. See former Section 8-
87.33(C)(5).
3. Number of Projecting Signs. Only one Projecting Sign shall be
permitted for each business located on the site. See former Section 8-
87.33(C)(3).
4. Projecting Sign Areas. A Projecting Sign shall have a maximum
size of sixteen (16) square feet per side unless increased pursuant to
an Administrative Conditional Use Permit.
5. Projecting Sign Projection Limit. Projecting Signs shall not
extend from the front wall to which they are attached a diotancc greater
-ess -y 9:.tage er more than
eight (8) feet whichever io lco• unless modified by an Administrative
Conditional Use Permit. See former Section 8-87.33(C)(4).
Sec. 8 87.33 WALL SICNC AND PROJECTINC SICNS.
A) Wherc uocd in abocncc of Frccotanding aigno, the maximum dimenoiono of
Wall Cigna and Projecting Cigna ohall be ao followot
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1) Primary Building Frontage
a) Maximum Sign Height: 1'9" for individual lettera
2'0" where a aign can is
..l�i.....1
b mum--Bign._
up to a maximum length of 24'
C) Maximum Sign Ar at 7.5 percent of the aurfacc
area of the building frontage
available for aignago
(cxcludco eloping roof area)
up to a maximum area of 42
oquarc feet, except when a
Sign Program covering the
property has bccn adopted
through a Site Development
Review proccoo, the otandara
of that adopted program ohall
apply. (Pee Section 8 87.30B)
ACCRECATE ALLOWABLE SICK
AREA).
d) Minimum Sign Area: In no ace ohall the oign area
be limited to icon than 21
oquarc feet in arca, except
when a Sign Program covering
the property hao bccn adoptcS
through a Site Development
Review proccoo the atandard of
the Sign Prog am ohall apply.
21 6ccondary Building Frontage(a)
a) Maximum Sign Height: 1'9" for individual lcttero and 2'0"
where a oign can is utilized
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b) Maximum Sign Lcngth: 10' maximum
c) Maximum Sign Arcaa: 5 percent of the ourfacc ar a of the
building frontage available for
oignagc (excludes sloping roof ar a)
up to a maximum ar a of 17.7 oquarc
feet, cxccpt when a Sign Program
covering the property has been
adopted through a Site Development
Review process, the standards of the
Sign Program shall apply. (See
Ccction 8 87.30B) ACCREGATE
ALLOWABLE SIGN AREA).
d) Minimum Sign Area: In no ease shall the sign area be
limited to less than 17.5* oquarc
feet in ar a, except when a Sign
Program covering the property has
been adopted through a Site
Development Review process the
standard of the Sign Program shall
apply.
B) Bxccptions to maximum height, length and area established for Primary
and Cecondary Frontage in Subsection A).
1) Primary Building Frontage
a) Maximum Sign ❑eight: May be incr ascd subject to
Site Development Review.
L) Maximum Sign Length: May be increased subject to
Cite Development Review.
c) Maximum Sign Ar a: May be increased to a maximum
of 10% of the surface ar a of
building frontage available
for oignagc (excludes sloping
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roof ar a) oubjcct to Site
Development Review.
�Pr f th nee Fie 7 88, Ord No 8 88 tndie aced 2
aguare feet in error. Amended by Ord. 18 88, occ. 5, pg. 258 261.
2) Secondary Building Frontage(o)
a) Maximum Sign Height: May be increaocd oubjcct to
Site Development Re-icw.
b) Maximum Sign Length: May be increaocd oubjcct to
Site Development Review.
c) Maximum Cign Ar a: May be increaocd to a maximum
of 7.5% of the ourfacc area of
building frontage available
for eignagc )excludc3 sloping
roof area) 3ubjeet to Site
Development Review (Ord. No.
18 88, September 1988)
C) CENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS FOR WALL OR PROJECTING SIGN&
1) No part of any Wall Sign or Projecting Sign ohall extend above the
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2) Attached Wall Gigno ohall be parallel with the building face and
projecting from 12 to 30 inchcc from the wall to which they are
attached arc permitted with Site Development Review purouant to
Section 8 95.0 CITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW.
p
___ ___ached a di......nce g eate than c�
Bucinco3 Building Frontage or eight (8) feet, whichever io leoo.
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e
attached.
eig
`ourteen--(-1:4) €eet above a driveway, al ej, er et-he-r
.�lrri... —eeee61fr-h,--u-c1T-o-iy.-.,{ fxejeet me a pablic right
of way.
required bracing ohall be minimized.
Amended by Ord. 18 88, Dec. 5, go. 259 261
Lee. 8 87.34 PR&CSTANDINC SIGNS.
A) Only one Frecotanding Sign ohall be permitted per parcel with an
adiace - - ame - -- -- --- -- - - -
87, January 19877 Ord. No. 18 88, Ccptembcr 1988].
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1) Location
a) No Frccatanding Sign ohall be permitted within the required
front, oidc or rear yard oetback areao.
h
appropriatc dimcnaion.
E
one third (1/3) of the atrcct frontage when Paid
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FAc-a=¢I of a �01
frontagc. The corncr portion of a corncr lot ohall be
conoidered the middle 1/3 of the iota otrcct frontagc.
[Ord. 18 88, Ccptcmbcr 1988)
Freeway.
e) No Frccotanding Sign ohall project into a public right of
ways
2) Height
oign io to ated adjacent to a otrcct frontagc property line.
b) Maximum oign height may be incr coed one half (1/2) foot for
otrcct frontagc up to a maximum twenty (2) foot height.
Except Frccotanding Signa located on parcclo, or collectiona
ela under common ownereh and nee, €our (4-) aeree er
1/2) acrca or greater in nice, may utilize aigno up to a
maximum height of thirty five 35) feet, aubjcct to approval
of a Conditional Uoc Permit purouant to Ceetiono 8 87.60D)
SIGNS REQUIRING CONDITIONAL USE PERHITG and 8 94.0
CONDITIONAL USES.
c) All Frccotanding Cigna with an overhang extending over a
driveway, alloy or other vehicular acecaa ohall have a
minimum cl arancc of fourteen (14) feet.
3) Sign Area
a) Aggregate allowable oign area io oubjcct to the provioiona
of Cection 8 87.30D) REGULATIONS COVCRNINC SIZE AND
CTANDARDS, AGGREGATE ALLOWABLE SIGN AREA. [Ord. No. 18 88,
Ccptcmbcr 1988)
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b) Maximum oign area ahall not exceed thirty (30) aquarc feet
for double faced aigno or fifteen (15) oquarc feet for
oingle-faccd oigno when paid oign in to atcd on a otrect
frontage property line.
oigno for ach one (1) foot the oign in net back from the
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(300) oquarc feet for a double faccd oign. [Ord. No. 18 88,
September 1988]
the
SIGN AREA). [Ord. No. 7 86, May 1986/ Ord. No. 18 88,
September 1988]
1) Sign Proportion
a) Freeotanding Signo ohall be proportionately dimenoioned with
height and the oign face height not to exceed three tentho
interchangeable (sign proportion - 0.3 ht. x 0.5 ht.).
to Cis elap„�e,. -Rei i....-�g,r 1--Ly
Director. [Ord. No. 6 87, January 1987]
Sec. 8 87.31.08.120 FREESTANDING SIGN GENERAL REGULATIONS. A Freestanding Sign
shall:
A. be located in a planter of appropriate dimension. P) FREESTANDING SIGN
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rcvicwing body. The design of the landscapinge pregramplanter should be
of sufficient width, length and height to protect the base of the sign
from damage due to vehicular traffic, and ohould rcflcct a matcrial
'- - --`khe•t a€€ecting the vts#bil•ti e€ 6he sign�Brd PTe 7 86�
May 1986e Scc-, 8 87.38} See former Sections 8-87.30(F) and
34(B)(1)(b).
B. not be located closer than fifty (50) feet from the right-of-way of an
Interstate Freeway; See former Section 87.34(B)(1)(d)
C. be permitted at one or more of the main entrances pursuant to a Master
Sign Program;
D. No frccotanding oign ohall be permitted to be located within required
front, side or year yard setback areas; See former Sections
87.34(B)(1)(a)
E. indicate the building address or address range of the building and/or
complex it serves;
F. have a minimum clearance of fourteen (14) feet if the freestanding sign
has an overhang extending over a driveway, alley, or other vehicular
access; and See former Section 87.34(B)(2)(c)
G. not project into a public right-of-way. See former Section
87.34(8)(1)(e)
H. have a maximum height of 10 feet at the property line. The height may
be increased .5 foot for every foot the sign is set back from the
nearest street frontage property line up to a maximum of twenty (20)
feet. A Freestanding Sign may be permitted to have a height of up to
thirty-five (35) feet with an Administrative Conditional Use Permit.
Heights above thirty-five (35) feet may be permitted pursuant to a
Master Sign Program.
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I. have a maximum area of 15 square feet per side at the property line.
The area may be increased 2.5 square feet per side for each foot the
sign is set back from the nearest street frontage property line. The
maximum size for a freestanding sign is one hundred and fifty (150)
square feet per side. A Freestanding Sign may have an area greater than
one hundred and fifty (150) square feet pursuant to a Master Sign
Program.
J. also be regulated as shown in Sec. 8.08.040, Matrix B.
K. limited to one Freestanding Sign per parcel unless more than one
Freestanding Sign were allowed persuant to a Master Sign Program.
Sec. 8 87.35 ALTERNATE TYPES OF FREESTANDINC SIGNS.
A) Alternate typco of frccotanding oigno ohall not be oubjcct to the
Provioiono of Section 8 87.34 FREESTANDING CIGNS. (Ord. No. 18 88,
September 1988]
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of the oubjcct property'o Cign Program.
C) The uoe of an alternate type of frccotanding oign ohall be in lieu of
any other frccotanding oign. [Ord 18 88, September 1988)
D) All alternate typco of frccotanding oigno ohall be located within a
concealed.
E) All alternate typco of freeotanding oigno ohould indi ate building
addreoo(eo) of the building and/or complex they ocrvc.
r) All 1ter..a e tp z5,..mte,ding--aiy,r..,--x
the required octback areao. ford. No. 18 88, September 1988]
C) The following chart oummarizeo the dimcnoional, tenant and copy
reotrictiono for alternate typco of frccotanding buoineoo oignot
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Parcel Tenant-Number
Maximum Maximum Frontage Restrictions
Height Area-(Srfr€t) {-Minimum) (Min/Max) Copy-Restrictions
24 none no-standard As-established-by
Site-Development
Review
8 50 400' no-standard Name-of-Complex
Identification-Sign cc-institutional-use.
32 none no-standard Name/awl-General
Structure Type
25! 1-00 none 40-tenants Name-of-Ceder
Identification-Sign minimum
5)C 2 B 40 Directory Sign 8' 28 32 none 5-tenants Name of 3 10
minimum tenants and-name
of complex
(eptionat)-and
address-range-
N) Chopping Center Identification Cigno ohall be to atcd at one or more of
rh
I) Cerviec Station Dioplay Structure Cigna may be combined with permitted
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combined with the Service Station Dioplay Structure. [Ord. No. 18 88,
Ccptcmbcr 1988)
ALLOWABLE SIGN AREA. [Ord. No. 18 88, Ccptcmbcr 1988)
Sec. 8.08.130 MASTER SIGN PROGRAM/SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
A. New signage for a new retail, office or industrial complex on four (4)
or more acres having a gross floor area of 40,000 square feet or larger,
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a new automobile dealership, or any buildings more than two (2) stories
high shall be subiect to a Master Sign Program/Site Development Review
to be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Sec. 8-95.0 SITE
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW. An existing or proposed retail, office or
industrial complex (all of the businesses in the complex or shopping
center, not an individual business in a complex or shopping center),
automobile dealership or building more than two (2) stories high,
regardless of the size of the site on which it is located, may apply for
a Master Sign Program/Site Development Review to be reviewed by the
Zoning Administrator.
B. A Master Sign Program may include more than one freestanding sign per
parcel or other deviations from the standards of this chapter, provided
that the Master Sign Program is consistent with the provisions of
Section 8.08.150 PROHIBITED SIGNS. In approving a Master Sign Program,
the Zoning Administrator shall make the following findings:
1. That the program's contribution to effective and attractive
identification of businesses, services and uses and the design
quality of the site and surrounding area will be superior to the
quality that would result under the regulations and standards of
Section 8.08.40 SIGN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, Section 8.08.050
SIGNS SUBJECT TO PERMITS, Section 8.08.110 REGULATIONS FOR WALL
SIGNS AND PROJECTING SIGNS, and Section 8.08.120 FREESTANDING SIGN
GENERAL REGULATIONS; and
2. That all of the proposed signs of the retail, office or industrial
complex, shopping center, automobile dealership or building are
compatible with the style or character of existing improvements on
the site and are well related to each other; and
3. That all of the proposed signage shall generally conform with the
Design Criteria in Section 8.08.060.
ARTICLE III. EXEMPT AND PROHIBITED SIGNS
Sec. 8.08.140 EXEMPT SIGNS. The following signs are exempt from obtaining a Sign
Permit but shall comply with all other regulations of this article:
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A. Direction/Warning Signs. Signs displayed for the direction, warning or
safety of the public, including pedestrian and vehicular traffic, with
eight (8) square feet maximum sign area per sign, except pavement
markings which are not so restricted as to maximum area.
MB. Flags. The flag, pennant, or insignia of any charitable, educational,
philanthropic, civic, professional or religious organization.
PC. Holiday Lights And Decorations. Holiday lights and decorations commonly
associated with any national, local or religious holiday erected no
sooner than 45 calendar days before the holiday and removed within 14
calendar days following the holiday.
BD. House Numbers And Name Plates. House numbers, name plate or
identification of house members (provided sign io non illuminated ani
does not exceed two (2) square feet maximum area), mail box
identification, street names, "no-trespass" signs, and other warning
signs.
E. Lottery Signs. Signs for the California State Lottery approved by the
Lottery Commission for display by Lottery Game Retailers.
GF. Memorial Tablets. Memorial Tablets or signs identifying a benefactor, a
location of historical interest, or a statue or monument.
AG. Murals/Artwork. Murals or other artistic paintings on walls, provided
no logos, emblems or other similar devices, sign copy or illustrations
of activities associated with uses on the premises or in the vicinity
are included in the mural or painting.
AH. Official Public Signs. Official Public Signs or noticco or any
tempo ary notice peotcd by a public agency or official, or by a peroon
giving legal notice.
I. On-Site Temporary For Sale Or Lease Signs. All On-Site Temporary For
Sale Or Lease Signs shall:
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1. not exceed a maximum area of sixteen (16) square feet per side;
2. be limited to one (1) such sign placed for each one hundred (100)
feet of street frontage, up to a maximum of two (2) signs per
parcel;
3. have a maximum height of eight (8) feet;
4. state that the property is for sale or lease and the name and
phone number of the agent and/or agency; and
5. be constructed of wood, plywood, metal or other rigid material.
Q . Private Recreational Signs. Signs which are within a private
recreational meeproperty and which cannot be seen from a public street
or adjacent properties.
PK. Temporary Political Signs. Temporary political signs provided they
shall:
1. Be removed within 10 calendar days following the election; and
2. Be placed on private property; and
3. Be no more than eight (8) square feet per side in area per
individual sign and up to eighty (80) square feet of maximum
aggregate area per lot; and
4. Not be placed within the public right-of-way or within 660 feet of
and visible from the right of way of Interstate 580 or Interstate
680.
maximum aggrcgatc arco per lot;
L. Vehicular Signs. a' •
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purpooc of attracting pcoplc to a placc of buoincoo. A vehicle with
Vehicular Signs affixed shall be parked on the property on which the
business is located, and as close as practical to the business it
serves. The vehicle shall not be used as a sign platform or for the
sole purpose of attracting people to a place of business.
Sec. 8 87.40.08.150 PROHIBITED SIGNS. The following signs, or signs which contain
the following elements, are prohibited:
8A. A-Frame Signs. Any A-Frame Sign, Portable Sign or Sandwich Board Sign.
B. Billboard Signs. Any Billboard Sign.
AC. Blinking, Flashing Lights. Any sign having blinking, flashing or
fluttering lights, or any other illuminating device which has a changing
light intensity, brightness or color.
GD. Off-Site Advertising Signs. Off-site advertising signs except for
Directional Tract Signs, Community Identification Signs, Open House
Signs and Special Easement Signs.
RE. Obscene Or Derogatory Signs. Any sign containing any obscene or
derogatory matter.
F. On Public Property. Any sign on public property except the following:
1. An Official Public Sign;
2. An informational sign of a public utility or transit company
regarding its poles, lines, pipes, facilities or routes; or
3. An emergency warning sign erected by the City or other
public entity, a public utility company, or contractor doing
authorized or permitted work on public property.
4. An Open House Sign with a valid Open House Sign Annual
Encroachment Permit.
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5. Signs located in public roadways rights of way, public
sidewalks and public roadway medians.
1.G. Privately owned signs Resembling Traffic Signs. Any privately owned
illuminated sign designed or located oo ao to be confuocd with or to
resemblinge any warningpublic directional sign or traffic control
device.
H. Reflective Signs. Signs using colors that contain reflective
properties.
I. Rotating, Moving Signs. Any sign which rotates, moves, or contains
moving parts or depicts animation in any manner.
J. Signs Extending Above Roof Ridge. Any sign which extends above the roof
ridge line or parapet.
MK. Signs That Are A Traffic Hazard. Any signs which create a traffic
hazard to operators of motor vehicles or any sign which obstructs or
interferes with a motorist's vision of traffic signal. See former
Section 8-87.30 (E).
L. Signs With Visible Support Brackets. Any sign mounted on a sloping roof
with visible support brackets.
M. Sound Or Odor Emitting Signs. Any sign designed for emitting sound,
odor or visible matter.
N. Statuary Signs. Statuary when used for advertising purposes.
O. Temporary Signs. Temporary signs except as approved in conjunction with
approved signage for Grand Opening, Permanent Banner and Temporary
Promotional signs.
C. Pennanto, banncro, balloono, flago and other oimilar typca of devices
or placed in a manner as to move by win -2,re.,w=e,
conjunction with approved oignage for grand opening or temporary
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promotional cvcnto purouant to Ccction 8 87.60C) SIGNS REQUIRING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, Section 8 87.616) SIGNS REQUIRING ADMINISTRATIVE
CONDITIONAL UCE and Section 8 94.0 CONDITIONAL USES.
F. Paper, cloth, or other temporary typc nigna, except an approvcd in
conjunction with approved oignagc for grand opcning or temporary
promotional evento purnuant to Section 8 87.60C) SICNC REQUIRING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, Ccction 8 87.616) nl C) CIGNS REQUIRING
ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL UCE PERMITS and Section 8 94.0 CONDITIONAL
USES.
I. C archlighta, cold air balloono and oimilar advertioing dcvieeo, except
temporary promotional evcnta purouant to Section 0 87.60C) SIGNS
REQUIRING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, Ccction 0 87.618) and C) SIGNS.
CONDITIONAL USES.
Ccc. 8 87.60 SIGNS REQUIRING CONDITIONAL UCE PERMITC of tI
Ordinance in amended to read an follown:
"Section 8 87.60 SIGNS REQUIRING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITC.
prohibited by thin Chapter, the following type of oigno may be to atcl
Planning Commiooion or Zoning Adminiotrator purouant to Ccction 8 91.0
A. SIGN CONDITIONAL UCE PERM1ITS REQUIRING PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL
1. Community Identification Sign, one hundred twenty (120) oquare
feet maximum area, twenty (20) feet maximum height, ohall be
boundary. Sign illumination ohall not be intermittent and nign
copy ohall be limited to:
a. the name of the community(
b. information relating to the ocrvice clubo active in the
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c. community ologano or mottoco, or
d. directional information.
2. Timc/Temperature Signo, including Electronic readcrboarda,
Uuoincoo Bulletin Roardo, and other Changeable Copy Signo on which
the copy if manually or electrically changed, when uocd to promote
itcmo of general intcrcot to the community ouch co tim
tempera e, and/or date. - - op
sh�i�e—sa }ee-t—to complianee with Se 33, Ord.moo
WALL CICNS AND PROJDCTINC SICNS. F,.ee s{.s,. „§--C-I,a., ,-. Ll._. �.rr
7 r
G 07) FREESTANDING SICNS or 8 87.35 ALTERNATE TYPES OF
PREESTANDINC SIGNS. (Ord. No. 6 87, January 1987, 18 88
Niotori al Notco to be Addcd]
3. Special Eaocmcnt Signo, uoed co part of the permanent oignage to
dcoignatc, identify, or indi ate the namc(o) or bucincaa(ec) of
may-wi
the parcel upon which the oign io to atcd. The premioeo aaid sign
is dcoigned to advcrtioc muot be to atcd on a parcel of land
.._....out direct o frontage - g -
vehicular roadway which is subject to a non revo able, non
excluoivc recorded acccoo aocment. Said oigna may aloo be
for odic upon the referenced nearby premises. (Ord. No. 6 87,
January 1987) When a Special Easement Sign io approved by tho
the parcel on which the buoincoo(eo) arc 10 atcd ohall utilize the
Special Eaocmcnt Sign in lieu of any other Frecotanding Sign or
Alternate Typc of Frccotanding Sign on the parcel on which the
btrs irieoo(eo) is located---6geeial Easement Signo ohall be oubjcct
to compliance with Scctiono 8 87 34 PREECTANDINC SICNS er 8 87.3r,
ALTERNATE TYPES OF FREESTANDINC SIGNS.
'!. Two (2) frccotanding aigna on parcclo of four (4) aerco or greater
in oizc located adjacent to I 580 or I 680 or the Flood Control
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Channel adjacent to I 580 or I 680. Said freestanding signs shall
be located on separate frontages. For the purpose of determining
the locating, height and sign area of the second frccstandins
sign, the Alameda County Flood Control Channel property line
adjacent to the freeway shall be deemed to be the property line
for measuring pursuant to Sections 8 87.34.8)3) FREESTANDING
SIGNC, The second freestanding sign shall be subject to the
following provisions:
a) No second freestanding sins shall be permitted within the
required front, side or rear yard setback areas.
of appropriate dimensions.
e) In no case shall a second freestanding sign be located
within fifty (50) feet of the interstate freeway right of
w@ys
d) No freestanding sign shall project within a public right of
way. [Ord. 6 87, January 1987; Ord. No. 18 88, Ccptcmbcr
1988]
B. SIGN CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS REQUIRING ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
APPROVAL,
1. Directional Tract Sign, in any district, sixty four (64)
oquare feet maximum sign area for double faced signage and
thirty two (32) square feet maximum sign area for single
illuminated, and shall not be to atcd within six hundred
sixty (660) feet of an interstate freeway. The size of the
oign io not included as part of the aggregate sign ar a
y-rmitted on the property. [Ord. No. 7 06, Hay 1986; Ord.
No. 18 88, Ceptember 1988]
2. Temporary Promotional Signs Sixty Day (60) Time F ame
(banners, pennants, flags, balloons, ocarchlighto and
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oimilar advcrtioing dcvicco), when uoed for opecial
promotional evento, for periodo that cumulatively do not
cxcccd a maximum of oixty (60) dayo annually (any twelve
(12) month period) and, on an individual promotional event
baoio, do not exceed fourteen (14) conoccutivc dayo of
dioplay.
3. Frecotanding Signo in execoo of twenty (20) foot height,
located on parcclo, or collectiono of parcclo under common
owncrohip and uoc four (4) acrco or gr atcr in oize or
dingle uoc parcclo one and one half (1 1/2) ae- --w--yz al��
o ise with the maximum allowable height of thirty five
(35) feet and with the propooed Dike (area and height) and
Sec. 8 87.61 SIGNS REQUIRING ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT of the City of
Dublin Sign Ordinance io amended to r ad ao followo:
"Section 8 87.61 SICNS REQUIRING ZONING CLEARANCE. The following typed of
oigno may be to atcd in required yardo if Zoning Cl arancc io granted by the
Planning Director purouant to Section 8 98.0 ZONING CLEARANCE:
1. One Identification Sign per parcel in any diotrict, when uoed to
dopiy ..am , cr name a
parking area, recreation ar a, or other open uoc permitted in the
diotrict. Idcntifi ation Signo ohall not exceed a maximum area of 24
oquare feet, unleoo a greater area io approved through the
Adminiotrativc Conditional Uoc Permit proccoo. The height of
Idcntifi ation Signo ohall be ao oct forth in Section 8 60.55 IIEICIIT
LIMITATIONS. (Ord. 6 87, January 1987)
2. Grand Opening Temporary Promotional Signo (bannero, pcnnanto, flago,
balloono, oearchlighto and oimilar advcrtioing devieeo) in any diotrict
other than the Agricultural or Reoidential Diotricto when uocd for bona
fidc grand opening functiono within oixty (60) dayo of a buoincoo'
initial occupancy and for a period not in cxccoo of thirty (30) dayo.
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3. Temporary Promotional Signo Thirty (30) Day Time Frame (banncro,
pennanto, flago, balloono, aearchlighto and oimilar advcrtioing dcvicco)
when uocd for opecial promotional evento for periodo that cumulative do
not exceed a maximum of thirty (30) dayo annually (any twelve (12) month
period) and, on an individual promotional event baoio, do not excee4
fourteen (14) conoecutive dayo of dioplay.
s,-1-,1r
no a notice of an offering for pal lease, or rental of a parcel,
the premioco upon which the oign io located, where paid prcmiceo io
improved public right of way, and where paid propertico arc
interconnected by a travcroal vehicular roadway which io cubjeet to a
non-revocable, non excluoive recorded acccoo eaacment. (Ord. No. 6 87,
January 1787)"
Sec. 8 87.62 PERMIT PROCEDURE
ARTICLE IV. PERMIT PROCEDURE
Sec. 8 87.63.08.160 COMPLIANCE - SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIRED. With the
exception of P,,..RE-t..JExempt Signs as specified in Section 8-84.50.08.140 of
this Chapter, no person shall place or erect a sign in the City of Dublin
without first having obtained approvals of a Sign Permit AApplications as
required by Matrix A (Section 8.08.030). from the Director of Planning,
except that iIt shall not be necessary to obtain approvalse-S Permt
Application for routine maintenance or minor repairs or for repainting or
changing of painted or printed copy on an existing sign on which periodic
change is customary.
Sec.8 87.64.08.170 APPLICATION - CONTENTS. Application for a Sign Permit shall be
made in writing upon forms furnished by the Planning Department and shall
include the Property Owner's signature authorizing the application, and other
information .,1 L.. determined by the Zoning Administrator
the following information:_
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A) Site Plan, fully dimensioned showing the location, oetbacko and
dimensions of all existing structures, existing oigno, and propoocd
Cigna on the entire parcel;
9) Fully dimensioned building elcvation(o) ohowing sizes and to ationa of
all existing and proposed wall signs (minimum scale 1/8" - 1' 0");
C) Fully dimensioned oeetion drawing(o) indicating horizontal clearance
between proposed freeotanding oign(o) and the curb lint and projection
of any proposed wall sign(o) and projecting oign(o) from adjoining
building facc(s);
color scheme, cabinet colors and material specifications (minimum s ale
1/4" - 1'0");
E) A sign inventory including type, description, size, height and to ation
of all existing and proposed signs;
F) The client or property owner's name, addreoo and tcicphonc number;
C) The sign crcctor'o nam address and telephone number;
H) Structural and cicetri al plans as required by the Building Code;
I) Total coot of sign construction and erection; and
J) A non refundable fee for each Sign Permit, based on the current City of
Dublin Planning Department Fee Schedule.
Sec. 8 07.C.,.08.180 OWNER'S CONSENT. No sign may be placed upon a property
without the written consent of the property owner.
Sec. 8 07.G.,.08.190 APPLICATION - APPROVAL
A. The Zoning AdministratorPlanning Director shall approve a Sign Permit
Application only if he or she finds that:
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1. the sign and/or proposed location are not prohibited under section
8 87.40.08.150 PROHIBITED SIGNS;
2. the sign is permitted under a specified section of this Chapter or
under an Exception Variance granted pursuant to Section 8-
87.67.08.200 - - -- on se -
•
ytanted pursuant to Ccction 8 87.60 SICNS REQUIRING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS or an Adminiotrativc Conditional Uoc Permit granted
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITG.
3. the sign is compatible in character and quality of design with the
exterior architecture of the premises and other structures in the
immediate area;
4. the sign will not materially reduce the visibility of existing
conforming signs in the area; and
5. the sign, as proposed or modified, conforms to the Design Criteria
specified in Section 8 87.CG.08.060 DESIGN CRITERIA.
B. Applications for the Sign Permits shown in Section 8.08.030 Matrix A
Permit• shall be subject to the same regulations, review, procedures,
and appeal process en set forth in Ccctiono 8 95.0 through 8 95.8 for
Site Development Review the Zoning Ordinance.
Sec. 8 87.67 VARIANCE PROCEDURE.
A. When practical difficulty, unneccooary hardship, or a result which i•
inconsistent with the purpose and intent of thin Chapter occurs from the
otrict application of thio Chapter, the Planning Director may grant a
Variance from the strict application of the standards pertaining t•
size., height, and/or location of signs regulated by thio Chapter in the
manner prescribed by thi❑ section. No Variance may be granted from the
number of Frccotanding Cign❑ allowed.
B) The Zoning Administrator may grant a Variance only if he finds that all
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Ccc.0 87.67 VARIANCDfollowing conditions cxiot pursuant to Section 8 93.0
1) That there arc opccial circumotancco including oize-, ohape,
topography, location or ourroundingo, applicable to the property
which dcprivc the property of privileged enjoyed by other property
2) That the granting of the application will not eenotitute a grant
of opccial privilcgco inconoiotcnt with the limitationo upon other
propertied in the vicinity and zone; ani
3) That the granting of the application will not be detrimental to
[Ord. No. 18 88, Ceptember 1988)
C) The grant of a Variance ohall opccify the factual booth for each
required finding.
D) If the Zoning Adminiotrator deco not find that all of the conditiono anal
otandardo oct forth in Subacction B) of thio Cection cxiot, then he
ohall deny the application.
B) The procedure for application, notice and hearing, for grant or denial,
appeal and for adminiotration of a Variance ohall be ao act forth in
Scctiono 8 93.0 through 8 93.4 VARIANCE .
Sec. 8 87.68.08.200 SIGN EXCEPTIONS. Upon application, the Zoning Administrator may
grant a Sign Exception to a regulation in this chapter or, at the discretion
of the Zoning Administrator, the application may be referred to the Planning
Commission. A Sign Exception may be granted when the Zoning Administrator or
the Planning Commission makes the following findings based on evidence in the
record:
A. The proposed Sign Exception conforms as closely as practicable to
the regulations pertaining to sign size, height, number and
location; and
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B. The proposed Sign Exception is consistent with the intent of
providing attractive and effective identification and other
purposes of the sign regulations; and
C. Either;
1. strict adherence to the sign regulations does not allow
attractive and effective identification of the site or
practical functioning of the business because of the site's
location or configuration, or because the proposed business
or use is obscured from view by adiacent buildings and/or
vegetation; or
2. the architectural style, materials or construction elements
of the building are such that a sign placed in conformance
with this chapter would conflict with other aesthetic
considerations.
D. The procedure for processing an Exception shall be as set forth in
Sections 8-93.0 through 8-93.4 VARIANCE.
Cce, 8 87.70 NON CONFORMING AND ILLECAL CICNS.
ARTICLE V. NON-CONFORMING AND ILLEGAL SIGNS
Sec. 8 07.71.08.210 NON-CONFORMING SIGNS.
A. All Signs, Name--P}a es-, and their supporting members that did not comply
with all provisions of this Chapter as of May 10, 1969, shall be brought
into compliance with the provisions of this Chapter within the time
limits set forth in this Section:
Change required to bring sign into compliance: Conformance Date:
May 10, 1969, plus
1. Alteration of lighting or movement one year;
2. Size or height reduction three years;
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3. Removal of an Advertising Sign where
not permitted one year;
Change required to bring sign into compliance: Conformance Date:
May 10, 1969, plus
4. Relocation on same Building Site two years;
5. Removal of a freestanding Business Sign three years;
6. Removal of sign painted on wall five years;
provided, however, that any sign non-conforming in more than one respect
shall be brought into compliance with the time limit of the greatest
duration.
B. All signs, name plate• and their supporting members that were rendered
non-conforming by Ordinance No. 74-1, effective February 8, 1974, and
Ordinance No. 75-80, effective August 9, 1976, shall be brought into
compliance with the provision of this Chapter on or prior to February 8,
1977.
C. All signs and their supporting members that were rendered non-conforming
by enactment of this o rdinance- No. 7-86, effective May 12, 1986,
including signs previously approved through a Variance and/or
Conditional Use Permit process, shall be brought into compliance with
the provisions of this Chapter on or prior to three (3) within the
number of years from the effective date of the eOrdinance No. 7-86 set
forth in Subdivision A above. All oigno and their supporting members
that arc rendered non conforming by omendmento to thin Chapter cnactc
with thc provioiono of thio Chapter within three ycaro of thc effective
•
rcgulationo contained in Section C N.
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Sec. 8 87.73.08.220 NON-COMPLIANCE - REMOVAL OR MODIFICATION PROCEDURE. The owner
of a non-conforming sign which is in place at a permanent location which does
not comply with this Chapter shall remove or modify the sign to meet this
Chapter in accordance with the following procedures:
A. The City shall give the owner at least three (3) months notification by
certified mail of the nature of the non-compliance. Following such
notification, the owner of the sign shall remove the sign or shall
modify it so that it complies with this Chapter.
B. Prior to the time a sign becomes non-conforming, the owner may apply for
an extension of time without which the sign must be removed or modified.
C. The application shall be made to the City on a form prescribed by it and
shall include the name and address of the sign owner, the .art4property
owner, the type of sign, the date erected, the cost of construction,
revenue derived, a detailed statement of reasons for the request for an
extension, and the length of time for which the extension is being
requested.
D. The Planning Dircctor Zoning Administrator shall consider arguments for
and against the grant of an extension and shall consider among other
things:
1. the economic hardship upon the sign owner and 3afdproperty owner,
taking into consideration the investment cost, the revenue
derived, the estimated life of the sign; and
2. the interest and status of the sign owner or user on the property,
and any immediate changes in the use of the property.
E. If the Planning Dircctor Zoning Administrator finds that, upon the basis
of the evidence presented, circumstances warrant it, he/she may grant an
extension of time within which the sign must be removed, not exceeding a
total of three (3) years from the date the sign became non-conforming.
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Sec. 8 87.74.08.230 ILLEGAL SIGNS SUBJECT TO SUMMARY REMOVAL. Signs and their
supporting members which meet any of the following criteria shall be
considered illegal signs and shall be subject to summary removal:
A. Any signs and their supporting members erected without first complying
with all ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of their
construction, erection or use.
B. Any signs and their supporting members which were lawfully erected, but
whose use has ceased, or the structure upon which the signs are attached
hasve been abandoned by their its owner, for a period of not less than
ninety (90) days.
C. Any signs and their supporting members which have been more than fifty
percent (50%) destroyed, and the destruction is other than facial copy
replacement, and the sign displays are not repaired within thirty (30)
days of the date of their destruction.
D. Any signs and their supporting members whose owners, outoidc ofexcept
for a change of copy, request permission to remodel and remodels those
sign displays, or expands or enlarges the buildings or land uses upon
which the sign displays are located, and the sign displays are affected
by the construction, enlargement or remodelingT1 or the cost of
construction, enlargement, or remodeling of the sign displays exceeds
fifty percent (50%) of the cost of reconstruction of the building.
£-r
thereof and rclocatco the pigs dioplayo.
FE. Any signs and their supporting members for which there has been an
agreement between the sign display owners and the City for their removal
as of any given date and said signs have not been removed by said date.
GF. Any signs and their supporting members which are temporary.
HG. Any signs and their supporting members which are er-may-bseeme a danger
to the public or are unsafe.
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4.H. Any signs and their supporting members which constitute a traffic hazard
not created by relocation of streets or highways or by acts by the City.
I. Any signs and their supporting members that were legally erected which
later became non-conforming as a result of the adoption of an ordinance,
the amortization period for the display provided by the ordinance
rendering the display non-conforming has expired, and conformance has
not been accomplished.
Sec. 8..08.240 INVENTORY. All existing illegal on-premises signs and abandoned
signs shall be inventoried and identified as required by Business and
Professions Code Sec. 5491.1. The inventory and identification shall commence
within six (6) months from the date of adoption of this ordinance. Within
sixty (60) days after the six-month period, the City shall commence abatement
of the identified preexisting illegal and abandoned on-premises advertising
displays.
Sec. 8 87.35.08.250 SIGNS LOCATED ON NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS WITHIN A REQUIRED
YARD. Signs shall be permitted on non-conforming buildings located wholly or
partially within required yard setback. [Ord. No. 7-86, May 1986; Ord. No. 18-
88, September 1988]
Sec-. 8 87.80
ARTICLE VI. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 8 87.81.08.260 COMPLIANCE - DECISION OF PERMITTING BODY. No building permit
may be issued for a sign until the decision of the revewingpermittinq body
approving the application is final. Each sign shall be constructed and
maintained in accordance with the terms and conditions of approval.
Sec. 8 87.82.08.270 MAINTENANCE - REQUIRED. Each sign shall be maintained in a
secure and safe condition. If the CityZoning Administrator is of the opinion
that a sign is not secure, safe, or in a good state of repair, it he/she shall
give written notice of this fact to the person responsible for the maintenance
of the sign. If the defect in the sign is not corrected within the time
permitted by the CityZoning Administrator, the 6ityZoning Administrator may
revoke the permit to maintain the sign and may remove the sign in the manner
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provided in Section 8 D7.8.7.08.290 MEANS OF REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL AND/OR NON-
CONFORMING SIGNS.
Sec. 8 87.83.08.280 ILLEGAL SIGNS - SUMMARY REMOVAL. Illegal signs may be removed
in the manner described in Business and Professions Code Sections 5499.1 et.
seq. or in the following manner:
A. The Planning Dircctor Zoning Administrator shall give written notice to
the owner of the premises as shown in the last equalized assessment
roll, or as known to him or her, and to each person other than the owner
who appears to be in possession or control of the premises. The notice
shall be y certified and by regular mail addressed to the premises
where the violation exists and to the property owner at the address
shown on the last equalized assessment roll. The notice shall contain
the following:
1. a general description of the sign which is allegedly in violation;
and
2. a copy of the Section of this Chapter which is being violated; and
3. a notice of time and place at which time the owner or the person
responsible may appear and present evidence as to the absence of a
violation.
B. The Planning Dircctor Zoning Administrator shall hold a hearing at the
time and place set forth in the notice. At the hearing either the owner
or the occupant of the premises, or both, may appear and be heard.
C. If, at the conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Dircctor Zoning
Administrator finds that a violation of the Sign Ordinanccthis Chapter
is continuing to exist, then the Zoning Administrator may order the sign
to be summarily removed within a specified number of days. The Zoning
Administrator shall give notice that if the sign is not removed by the
end of the period specified, the City will remove it in accordance with
Section 8-8" .08.290 MEANS OF REMOVAL OF
ILLEGAL AND/OR NON-CONFORMING SIGNS .
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D. The notice provided pursuant to Subdivision A shall be appropriate given
the type of sign and circumstances but, in no event, shall it be less
than five calendar days.
BE. Each person who erects a sign which is subject to removal under this
section is jointly and severally liable for the cost of removal.
BF. The City may dispose of the sign sixty (60) days after removal by giving
the owner notice that the owner may redeem the sign by paying the cost
of removal, or if he or she fails to do so, the City will dispose of the
sign as it sees fit without further liability to the owner for this
action.
Sec. 8 07.85.08.290 MEANS OF REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL AND/OR NON-CONFORMING SIGNS.
Unless some other method of removal is approved by the Building OfficialZoninq
Administrator in writing, the removal of illegal and/or non-conforming of
signs shall be accomplished in the following manner:
A. Signs painted on buildings, walls, or fences shall be abated by the
removal of the paint constituting the sign or by painting over it in
such a way that the sign shall not thereafter be visible.
B. Other signs shall be abated by the removal of the sign, including its
supporting members.
Sec. 8 87.0G.08.300 VIOLATION - NUISANCE-ABATEMENT. A sign erected or maintained
in violation of this Chapter is a public nuisance, and the City Attorney
shall, upon order of the City Council, commence an action for the abatement
thereof in the manner proved by law. The City may take proceedings for the
abatement of the nuisance and make the cost of abatement a lien and special
assessment against the property in accordance with Government Code Sections
38773-ror 38773.5. In addition, the cost of abatement shall be a personal
obligation of the property owner.
Bcc, 8 87.90 AMENDMENT AND REPEAL, SEVERABILITY
Ccc-, 8.87.91 AMENDMENT AND REPEAL.
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Sec.-8.87.92.08.310 SEVERABILITY. If any Section, Subsection, Sentence, Clause, or
Phrase of this Chapter is held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such
decision does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the
Chapter. The City Council declares that it would have passed this Chapter,
each Section, Subsection, Clause or Phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact
that any one or more other Sections, Subsections, Clauses or Phrases may be
declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 3 Repeal:
The following p - ap - - Ordinances Gede
reejarea-pkg—Bigne are repealed: Ord. Nos. 7-86, 6-87, 18-88, 9-89 and 6-92 Sections
13 and 14.
Section 4 Effective Date and Posting of Ordinance:
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after the
date of its passage. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this
Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in
accordance with Section 39633 of the Government Code of the State of California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN on this _ day
of , 1994, by the following votes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 94 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
PA 93-062
WHEREAS, on February 24, 1992, the Dublin City Council adopted
Ordinance 6-92 amending the City's Sign Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, in March 1993, the City Council established the Sign
Ordinance Revision project as a high priority goal; and
WHEREAS, a survey of approximately 550 businesses in April, 1993
reinforced the desire by the business community to improve the Sign
Ordinance and revealed a willingness of the business community to help
identify the major concerns with the Sign Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 1993, the City Council appointed
fourteen volunteers to serve on the Sign Task Force Committee; and
WHEREAS, Staff has met during the last seven months with the
Sign Ordinance Task Force Committee and the Planning Commission to
discuss Sign Ordinance issues and solution; and
WHEREAS, a Draft ordinance repealing certain provision of the
Dublin Zoning Ordinance regarding sign regulations and reenacting the
sign regulations as the Dublin Municipal Code has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said
draft ordinance on March 7, 1994 and March 21, 1994; and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was provided in all
respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, said draft ordinance has been found to be exempt from
CEQA under Section 15061(b) (3) . The proposed project does not have
the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted regarding said draft
ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said
reports, recommendations, and testimony as hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin Planning
Commission does hereby find that the draft ordinance amendments are
consistent with the stated purposes and objectives of the City's Sign
Ordinance and with the City's General Plan.
ATTACHMENT ?J uAr-3.-1 0r 332
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby recommend that the City Council adopt the Sign Ordinance
amendments subject to City Attorney review as to format.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1994.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director
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APPOINTED
SIGN ORDINANCE TASK FORCE
PHONE/
NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS FAX
803f0564-
1 Bangoli, Denise Salvation Army 6625 Dublin Boulevard No fax #
829-7750
2 Bevilacqua, John American Speedy Printing 7000 Village Parkway 828-2631
769-1010
3 Boersma, Ed Allsafe Self Storage 6250 Sierra Lane 769-1214
829-6360
4 Capron, Bob Custom Fireplace 7111 Amador Plaza Road 829-8647
829-5558
5 Dettenrieder, Eric Water Brewery & Cafe 6890 Village Parkway 829-9265
828-6200
6 Feeley, Nancy Dublin Chamber of Commerce 7080 Donlon Way #110 828-4247
829-5000
7 Harris, Roger Sign Pro 6616 Dublin Boulevard 829-5800
803-1813
S��yy 8 Hulbert,Herald Evan Allen Apartments 7495 Donohue Drive 828-2985
1 829-6519
9 Johnson, Don The Imprint Works 7603-A Amador Valley Blvd 829-6590
828-6500
ill12 10 Jones, Les Crown Chevrolet/Buick 7544 Dublin Boulevard . 833-2616
829-8100
11 Nokes, Maureen Hometown Brokers 7000 Village Pkwy., #A 829-1219
829-5610
12 Schultz, Kathi Sanwa Bank 7533 Dublin Boulevard 829-2962
380 Moraga Rd., #19 376-4528
13 Sutton, Phyllis Hucke Properties Moraga, CA 94556 547-5067
�' 828-5151
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Regular Meeting - March 7, 1994
A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held
on March 7, 1994, in the Dublin Civic Center Council Chambers. The
meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Commissioner North.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Burnham, Downey, North, Rafanelli and Zika;
Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director; Dennis Carrington, Senior
Planner; David Choy, Associate Planner; Ralph Kachadourian, Assistant
Planner; and Fawn Holman, Recording Secretary.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Cm. North led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge
of allegiance to the flag.
ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA
The minutes for February 7, 1994, were approved as submitted.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUBJECT: PA 94-006 Dublin Corral Conditional Use Permit request for a
dance floor to allow public dancing within the lounge area
of an existing restaurant located at 11851 Dublin Boulevard
(Dublin Square Shopping Center) .
Cm. North opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report.
Mr. Ralph Kachadourian, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report
to the Commission. Staff recommended approval of the Conditional Use
Permit.
Mike Barbour, the Applicant, had no concerns with the conditions of
approval.
Cm. North closed the public hearing. •
On motion from Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Rafanelli, and with a vote of
5-0, the Planning Commission adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 09
APPROVING PA 94-006 DUBLIN CORRAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
DANCE FLOOR FOR PUBLIC DANCING WITHIN THE LOUNGE AND BAR OF THE
RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 11851 DUBLIN BOULEVARD
Regular Meeting PCM-1994-2M ch 7, - -
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SUBJECT: PA 93-062 City of Dublin Sign Ordinance Revision Proiect
proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the
regulation of signs.
Cm. North suggested that the Commission discuss and make
recommendations to one section of the staff report at a time.
The Commission concurred with the suggestion.
Cm. North opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report.
Mr. David Choy, Associate Planner, presented the background and
analysis of the proposed sign ordinance revisions and gave a slide
presentation which showed examples of the major sign issues. He
indicated that Staff would like comments and feedback from the
Commissioners regarding the major sign issues. Staff planned to study
Commissioner comments and eventually present them with an amendment to
the Sign Ordinance.
Cm. Zika asked why our sign ordinance was 85 pages long, compared to
other cities which had 10-12 page sign ordinances.
Mr. Choy indicated that other cities had used a matrix to condense
their sign ordinance. He pointed out that the readability and
presentation of information of the ordinance would be addressed as an
issue. Staff recommended to combine the matrix elements with text to
streamline the sign ordinance.
Commission concurred that the sign ordinance should be as simple to
understand as possible.
VISIBILITY
Mr. Choy began the discussion with the issue of visibility.
Cm. Zika expressed concern with old and/or inoperative vehicles with
signage parked in front of businesses.
Cm. Burnham suggested the City redefine the term "permanent" when
referring to signage on vehicles; vehicle signage should be a decal or
painted on. He thought that the City should enforce the ordinance
regarding inoperative vehicles, especially those being used as signage
and blocking the visibility to other stores' signage.
Cm. Downey asked if a sign over the store and a sign on a vehicle
constituted two signs.
Mr. Choy indicated that, through the current ordinance, it does not
constitute two signs.
Cm. Rafanelli felt that the size of the allowed lettering on signs was
adequate; business owners needed to fully utilize the sizes currently
allowed in the existing ordinance.
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Mr. Choy indicated that most businesses have not chosen to utilize the
automatically permitted signs (21 square feet per business) and up to
42 square feet maximum without Site Development Review approval. The
height, length and area of the sign could be increased to a maximum of
10% of the building wall frontage through the Site Development Review
process.
Mr. Choy further indicated that the Sign Task Force had suggested that
photos of effective and ineffective signs be kept at the Planning
Department counter as examples for sign applicants.
Commission discussed providing examples of effective and ineffective
signage and agreed that photos would help business owners decide what
type of signs to put up.
Cm. North asked Staff if the automatic 21 square feet sign area
currently allowed would be increased.
Mr. Choy indicated that Staff recommended increasing the 21 square
feet. He suggested setting an automatically permitted size (such as
10% of a sign wall area which is currently allowed through SDR) . Or,
Staff could calculate sign area based on the lineal frontage of a
business or tenant space (such as 60 lineal feet = 60 square foot
sign) .
Cm. Zika asked Staff if the surrounding cities had similar rules for
signage.
Mr. Choy indicated that Livermore and Pleasanton used a lineal
calculation to determine permitted sign area, while San Ramon
permitted a very limited amount of sign area, and required sign
programs for all of their centers.
Cm. Burnham asked if the Sign Task Force had surveyed any communities
who were happy with their sign ordinance.
Mr. Tong indicated that, historically, it had been difficult for any
community to achieve a balance between effective, attractive signs,
while not becoming overwhelming or tacky. Each community had to
determine what was appropriate for their city.
Mr. Tong then recognized that 5 members of the sign task force were
present: Kathi Schultz, Maureen Nokes, Don Johnson, Phyllis Sutton
and John Bevilacqua. He indicated that it would be appropriate for
the Commission to ask for their input as well.
Commission discussed vehicles used as signage and agreed that these
vehicles should not be parked in front of a business when the business
was closed. This requirement would take care of inoperative vehicles
being used as signage. All Commissioners agreed that "permanent"
vehicle signage needed to be redefined.
Cm. North suggested that the City attempt to have a uniform sign
program within each shopping center. In his opinion, a shopping
center looked less attractive with a myriad of different signage.
Regular Meeting PCM-1994-23 March 7, 1994
[3-7min]
Commission discussed sign uniformity and agreed that shopping centers
should have certain size and lettering sizes, but be allowed to have
extra space for company logos, when needed.
Cm. Zika suggested that the ordinance allow a directory sign in front
of each center, indicating the names of the businesses located within
the center.
Cm. Burnham asked Staff if it was currently required for businesses to
have their addresses on their buildings. He expressed frustration
trying to locate a business with no visible address posted.
Mr. Tong indicated that the building code requires a posted address;
however, it requires only a very small address. Staff was currently
exploring a requirement which would require address ranges on all
identification signs.
Commission discussed directory signs, which listed the names of the
tenants and the address range, located at the main entrances of a
shopping center, and agreed to the suggestion.
Cm. Burnham referred to the freestanding sign at Almond Plaza and
asked if the business owner would be allowed to have lettering on both
sides if the sign were turned perpendicular to San Ramon Boulevard.
Cm. Zika replied that, under the current ordinance, they would not be
allowed to have lettering on both sides.
Cm. Burnham thought it was ineffective not to allow lettering on both
sides of a sign perpendicular to a road, provided the lettering was
identical on both sides.
Mr. Choy indicated that, in some instances, businesses have chosen to
have all of their allowed sign area on one face, rather than splitting
the allowed sign area between two faces.
Cm. North thought that signs should have lettering on both sides, so
people coming from different directions could read the sign.
Mr. Choy clarified that the Commission seemed to be indicating that
the permitted sign area for freestanding signs should be increased.
Commission concurred with the clarification.
Mr. Tong explained that if a sign had signage on both faces, there
were 2 ways to call out the sign area: 80 square foot total sign or
40 square foot sign on both sides. Staff would be concerned that a
business would want a sign twice the size, which was not Staff ' s
intention. Staff would want 40 square feet on both sides.
Commission discussed the allowed sign area and agreed that the
ordinance should allow lettering on both sides (up to the maximum
square footage per side) of the sign, if the sign were perpendicular
to the road. The main concern would be to make the signs visible to
the public.
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[3-7min]
Mr. Tong indicated that it would be easier to call it 40 square feet
and if it's on both sides, so be it.
Commission and Staff concurred and agreed to call it "per side."
Cm. North asked for comments from the audience regarding visibility.
Hearing none, he reiterated the need to specify in detail what would
be allowed for vehicle signage. He suggested "permanent" mean signage
applied with decals or painted on. He did not consider bolted or
magnetized signs to be permanent. He again concurred with the idea
that vehicles with signage should be parked behind the building when
the business was not open, but indicated that he would return to the
subject when enforcement was discussed.
Mr. Choy indicated that the Commission had not discussed eligible
building frontages. He explained that there had been requests to
allow additional flexibility in choosing secondary building frontages.
Currently, the secondary elevation must be over a primary entry,
plaza, or facing a public entry way or parking area. The request was
to allow businesses to choose a secondary building elevation which may
not face a public entry way, but may provide better identification for
potential customers.
Cm. North asked if the proposed flexibility would allow signs to be
placed on the back of a building which faced the freeway.
Mr. Choy agreed that, in some instances, signs could face the freeway.
Cm. North had no problem where the secondary sign was placed as long
as they weren't allowed to put a sign on every side of the building.
Mr. Tong explained that, with the current sign ordinance, frontages
were limited to those which faced a public area or an area from which
a customer could gain access to the business. He indicated that there
were buildings (for example, adjacent to a property line) which do not
qualify as an entrance to the public; however, from a visibility
standpoint, would be highly visible for advertising or identification
purposes.
Cm. Rafanelli asked if Staff recommended that instead of the ordinance
defining eligible primary and secondary building frontages, that we
let the tenant/business owner decide for themselves which would be the
primary and secondary building frontages.
Mr. Tong indicated that currently the Sign Ordinance allowed the
business owner to select their primary and multi-secondary frontages;
however, to qualify as a frontage, the public needed to be able to
gain access to or parking for the business.
Cm. Zika wondered why the shopping center where Pips Printing and
Garlex Pizza were located had signage on the back wall overlooking San
Ramon Road when there was no public access from San Ramon Road.
Mr. Tong indicated that there was public parking between their
building and San Ramon Road. As an example, Smart and Final backed up
to the BP gas station at the corner of Dublin Boulevard and Dougherty
Regular Meeting PCM-1994-25 March 7, 1994
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Road. A sign on the north elevation, facing Dougherty Road would not
qualify under the existing ordinance as an eligible secondary building
frontage because someone who saw that sign and parked underneath it
would be parked on the BP gas station property and could not gain
access to Smart and Final from that side of the building.
Cm. Rafanelli pointed out that the sign would still be advantageous,
even though access could not be gained from that side of the building.
Mr. Tong agreed that the sign would still be advantageous.
Cm. North recognized a comment from the floor, asking the speaker to
state his name and address for the record.
John Bevilacqua, American Speedy Printing and Sign Task Force member,
agreed with the suggestion regarding uniform sign programs for each
center, as long as corporate logos with colors would be allowed as
part of the sign, if needed.
Mr. Bevilacqua pointed out that under the existing ordinance if a
business expanded to an adjoining suite, they could not put another
business sign in the empty can sign. However, there was no provision
to require the property owner to take the empty can sign down. He
suggested that businesses which occupy more than one suite be allowed
to have more than one sign.
Commission discussed the suggestion and agreed that a business which
occupied two suites should be allowed to have two separate signs (not
one long sign) .
Mr. Tong indicated that some difficulty may arise when defining where
the suites were located. A suite with a narrow frontage should have
room for signage. Would the City allow a business which took over
several small frontages have one big sign or allow them to have
several signs in existing sign cans?
Cm. North pointed out that Automatic Appliance expanded and currently
had two signs. He thought the it was the property owner's
responsibility to define their suites.
Cm. Downey suggested that Staff have the flexibility to deal with each
situation as it arose.
Cm. North suggested that the ordinance require the property owner to
insert a blank face into a can sign when the tenant space was vacant.
Mr. Choy indicated that as Golf Mart expanded, they had put up more
signs. Those signs, however, do not conform to the current ordinance.
Kathi Schultz, Branch Manager of Sanwa Bank and Sign Task Force
member, strongly encouraged the Commission to allow more flexibility
in choosing secondary building frontages.
Cm. Zika expressed concern about customers going to a business on one
property taking up parking spaces on a different property. This could
result in numerous "customer parking only" signs and other conflicts.
Regular Meeting PCM-1994-26 March 7, 1994
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Commission discussed the issue and provided direction that the primary
building frontage could be at the main entrance, while the secondary
building frontage could be wherever the business owner deemed most
beneficial for advertising purposes, with the property owners
authorization.
LANDSCAPING
Mr. Choy presented the landscaping portion of the staff report.
Commission and Staff discussed the tree trimming issue and agreed that
trees on private property which block sign visibility should be
trimmed by the property owner, and street trees which block sign
visibly should be trimmed by the City. Property owners can call the
Public Works Department to request tree pruning when City-maintained
trees block their sign visibility.
Cm. North referred to the recommendation to "implement" a landscape
plan and thought the word "suggest" should be used instead, because
the term "implement" made the plan sound mandatory.
Mr. Tong concurred with the suggestion.
Cm. North suggested utilizing photos at the Planning Department
counter to show business owners effective and ineffective uses of
landscaping.
Don Johnson, Dublin business owner and Sign Task Force member, asked
if the trees in Enea Plaza were recommended by City Staff or the
property owner.
Mr. Tong indicated that Enea Plaza was required to hire a landscape
architect, who suggested a landscaping plan. The landscape plan
included a plant palette, which included types of trees to use. Staff
reviewed and commented on the suggested landscaping plan.
Mr. Johnson clarified that the project planner did not dictate which
trees were to be planted for the project.
Mr. Tong concurred with the clarification.
Mr. Johnson thought that if a property owner chose shade trees, which
ultimately blocked sign visibility, they should be responsible for
trimming those trees.
FREESTANDING SIGNS
Mr. Choy presented the freestanding sign portion of the staff report.
Cm. North suggested that the sign ordinance regarding directory signs
be modified to have signage area per tenant instead of a set amount of
area regardless of the number of tenants. That way, a larger shopping
center could have a larger sign.
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Commission discussed directory signs and agreed that every shopping
center should have a directory sign, with address range, at the main
entrances of the center.
Cm. North reiterated his desire for a uniform sign program within each
individual shopping center.
Commission and Staff discussed sign uniformity and indicated that all
major shopping centers could have sign programs, which could require
Planning Commission review and approval.
ACCOMMODATE GROWTH/EXPANSION
Mr. Choy presented the growth/expansion portion of the staff report.
Cm. North suggested that each shopping center tenant be allowed a set
number of square feet on a directory sign at the entrance of a
shopping center.
Commission discussed the suggestion and indicated that, if a shopping
center opted to install a directory sign, all tenants could have the
same amount of space on that sign, regardless of the size of tenant
space occupied.
Mr. Johnson strongly encouraged the Commission not to restrict
companies from using different type style, colors or logos.
Cm. North indicated that the Commission's main concern would be size
of lettering and area of sign, not color, etc.
REAL ESTATE SIGNS
Cm. North had no problems with real estate signs on the sidewalks, but
expressed a need for input from the City Attorney and City insurance
company as to liability. He suggested that a disclaimer be signed
before a business be allowed to put signs on the sidewalk.
Cm. Burnham asked what problems with real estate signs would
necessitate a sign ordinance amendment.
Maureen Nokes, Home Town Brokers and Sign Task Force member, indicated
that the main problem began with the prohibited locations for
placement of signs. Signs were not permitted on public right-of-way
or sidewalks and there are certain points where there was no legal
location to place an open house sign. Illegally placed signs were
subject to confiscation by City Staff and maintenance personnel.
Ms. Nokes further indicated that the cities of Livermore and
Pleasanton have location features in their ordinances which work well
for Realtors and the cities. She read page 4 of Attachment 3, which
outlined her proposed revisions.
Cm. North asked how a sign on a sidewalk would not impede the flow of
traffic.
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Ms. Nokes indicated that the signs were not set in the center of the
sidewalk, but placed as much on private property or in a planter strip
as possible.
Commission discussed the placement of real estate signs and directed
Staff to study Pleasanton and Livermore's policy, and return with
suggestions to protect the public and the City, while allowing the
signs to be placed within the public right-of-way, including
sidewalks.
Cm. Zika thanked Ms. Nokes for her presentation and appreciated her
time and interest in the sign ordinance.
FREEWAY SIGNAGE
Mr. Choy presented the freeway signage portion of the staff report.
Cm. North had no problem with allowing a sign on the side of the
business wall which fronted the freeway, as long as it was similar to
the sign on the primary building elevation. Although, allowing stores
with visual access to the freeway to have additional signage could
create a problem in equity.
Commission discussed freeway signage and indicated that businesses
which had freeway frontage could be allowed to have signage on the
wall which faced the freeway.
Mr. Choy asked if this signage could be allowed in addition to the
normal type of signage or as one of the types of signage available.
Commission discussed the issue and indicated that, if the business
fronted the freeway, the sign could be allowed in addition to the
normal signage.
Mr. Carrington clarified that the building would need to be adjacent
to the freeway to qualify for the additional signage.
Commission concurred with the classifications, and included that roof
top signage could not be allowed.
Cm. Rafanelli suggested the ordinance limit the size of the additional
sign.
Commission concurred with the suggestion.
AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP SIGNS
Mr. Choy presented the automobile dealership sign portion of the staff
report.
Commission discussed the issue and indicated that the option which
could allow the use of a single, large, consolidated sign to identify
the various product lines should be used.
Cm. Burnham asked if two large signs on the same pole would be
currently allowed by the sign ordinance.
Regular Meeting PCM-1994-29 March 7, 1994
[3-7min]
Mr. Choy indicated that a dealership was currently allowed a maximum
of 300 square feet of sign area per sign on parcels that were 4 acres
or larger or adjacent to the freeway. If the dealership did not
exceed the maximum allowable sign area, or if they were allowed a
greater sign area, they could feasibly put an additional sign face on
an existing pole.
Cm. North suggested that a dealership be allowed to keep the same
number of signs per size of car lot that was currently allowed, but
allow the dealership to split their 300 square foot maximum into
smaller signs if they chose.
Commission concurred with the suggestion and directed Staff to survey
auto dealerships as to their reaction to the suggestion.
Mr. Choy indicated that, from a dealership standpoint more individual
freestanding signs would probably be preferable, since they would not
have to modify their existing freestanding signs.
Commission indicated that they wanted to do as much as possible to
increase business in Dublin.
Mr. Johnson pointed out that many of the signs were owned by the
manufacturers rather than the dealer. Chevrolet owned the sign at
Crown Chevrolet; therefore, they would not allow the dealer to put a
Buick sign on the pole. He suggested allowing a dealership to have
one pole sign per parcel and one monument sign per parcel, along with
their currently allowed wall signage.
Commission discussed the suggestion and indicated that one pole sign
per parcel, along with one monument sign, could be feasible. More
than one sign on the pole could also be allowed.
Ms. Nokes commented that car manufacturers had absolute control over
the dealers and encouraged the Commission to work with the dealers as
much as possible.
Cm. North noted the time and suggested that the Sign Ordinance public
hearing be continued until the March 21, 1994, meeting.
Commission and audience concurred.
Cm. North commended Staff and the Sign Task Force for their excellent
work.
NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SUBJECT: Discussion with Senior Civil Engineer regarding traffic
impact fee presentation.
Lee Thompson, Public Works Director, explained that Staff preparation
of a uniform Downtown Traffic Impact Fee had been delayed while
waiting for an up-to-date traffic model. He indicated that the Tri-
Valley Transportation Commission model had recently been completed and
requests for proposals had- been sent to several traffic engineering
Regular Meeting PCM-1994-30 March 7, 1994
[3-7min]
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Regular Meeting - March 21, 1994
A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held
on March 21, 1994, in the Dublin Civic Center Council Chambers. The
meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Commissioner North.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Downey, North, Rafanelli and Zika; Laurence L.
Tong, Planning Director; Dennis Carrington, Senior Planner; David
Choy, Associate Planner; and Fawn Holman, Recording Secretary.
Absent: Commissioner Burnham
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Cm. North led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge
of allegiance to the flag.
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ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA
The minutes for March 7, 1994, were approved as submitted.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
David Choy, Associate Planner announced his decision to accept a
position with City of Union City. He thanked the Commission and
indicated his enjoyment working with them.
Commission congratulated Mr. Choy on his new position and wished him
the best of luck. They thanked him for his dedication and excellent
contributions to the Planning Department.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
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Regular Meeting PCM-1994-34 March 21, 1994
[3-21min]
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PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: PA 93-062 City of Dublin Sign Ordinance Revision Project
proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the
regulation of signs (continued from 3/7/94 PC meeting).
Cm. Downey asked for clarification as to the Commission's
recommendation regarding lettering on both sides of monument signs.
Would the sign be required to have the same information on both sides?
Mr. Carrington clarified that the Commission had recommended the
ordinance indicate "per side."
Cm. North read pertinent portions of page 24 of the March 7th minutes
regarding Commission's recommendations and indicated that, although
they had not discussed it, the lettering size and content should be
the same on both sides.
Commission briefly discussed the suggestion and indicated that the
sign could be the same on both sides.
Cm. North opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report.
BANNERS AND FLAGS
David Choy presented the banners and flags portion of the staff
report.
Cm. Zika asked if a banner would be inspected for presentability every
time an Applicant applied for a permit.
Mr. Choy indicated that such a condition could be built into the
process. He indicated that the Sign Ordinance Task Force was also
concerned about permanent flags/banners becoming tattered or shabby
and wanted to make sure they were replaced on a regular basis.
Cm. Zika suggested banners and flags also have a 45/45 day split so
they could be inspected.
Mr. Choy understood from the Sign Task Force that it was difficult for
businesses to put up and take down banners/flags every 2-3 days. They
would rather be allowed to have continuous display for a longer period
of time.
Cm. Zika had no problem with the suggestion; however, was concerned
about the City's control in getting the banners/flags replaced when
they became tattered.
Mr. Choy suggested a permit subject to yearly review. The Task Force
had suggested that Staff mail out reminder notices to businesses whose
one-year permits were about the expire.
Cm. Zika wondered if a banner/flag would last as long as a year, but
thought a quarterly replacement schedule might be a undue burden to
the business owner.
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Cm. North pointed out that it would depend on the type of material
used on the banner/flag. He questioned the City's enforcement of a
quarterly or semi-annual review.
Cm. Downey preferred the yearly permit which would be more convenient
for business owners, as long as the banner/flag was well-maintained.
He felt owners would keep their banners/flags nice-looking in order to
attract business.
Cm. Zika disagreed that all businesses would keep their banners/flags
well-maintained, siting several examples.
Commission and Staff discussed the difference between banners/flags
and temporary promotional display, and indicated that banners/flags
were decorative pennants or colored flags with the sole purpose of
drawing attention to a shopping center. Whereas, temporary
promotional signs were intended for individual business owners to
promote special events or sales (i.e., "grand-opening", "sale today",
etc.)
Commission continued the discussion of banners/flags and indicated
that a shopping center could have banners/flags which had no verbiage,
except the shopping center's name, and could be subject to semi-annual
review.
Cm. North referred to the proposed 45/45 day split and asked for
comments from the audience.
Maureen Nokes, Hometown Brokers and Sign Task Force member, asked if
the 45 days would be continuous days.
Cm. North indicated that it would be 45 days a year.
Commission and Staff discussed the difficulties of enforcing the
current ordinance and how enforcement of the 45/45 day split method
could also be difficult.
Mr. Carrington suggested allowing a businesses to display temporary
promotional signage for 30 days on/15 days off throughout the year. A
business would need to come in for a Zoning Clearance for each 30-day
permit.
Commission and Staff discussed the suggestion and indicated that
business owners could get a Zoning Clearance for 30 days on/15 days
off, with Staff utilizing a tickler file to mail out postcards
reminding businesses when their 30 days were up.
John Bevilaqua, American Speedy Printing and Sign Task Force member,
suggested letting business owners choose between two options: allowing
weekend and holiday permits on a yearly basis or a permit allowing 30
days of promotional signage every 90 days.
Commission and Staff discussed the suggestion and thought it was too
complicated.
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Mr. Tong suggested the 30 day on/15 day off permit; it was the most
workable and most businesses would not utilize the permit to its full
extent.
Commission discussed the suggestion and indicated that a business
could obtain a Zoning Clearance for each 30 day on/15 day off
promotional display, which would include a condition specifying that
the banner must be well-maintained.
SIMPLIFYING SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION/PROCESSING
Mr. Choy presented the portion of the staff report regarding
simplifying sign permit application/processing. Staff suggested
utilizing more generous and clear standards for sign size on
automatically permitted signs as a method of both simplifying the
application process and reducing sign permit processing time.
Cm. North asked if the guidelines were more flexible, would decisions
still be appealable to the Planning Commission or City Council.
Mr. Choy indicated that the decision would still be appealable;
however, clear and concise standards might preclude the need to
appeal.
Cm. Zika asked what the recommended standards would be.
Mr. Choy indicated that Staff was currently preparing the recommended
standards.
Cm. North indicated that the Applicant needed to be informed that they
could appeal the decision if they felt it was necessary.
Cm. Zika asked how the general public would know about any decisions
to be made and how to appeal those decisions, if they felt necessary.
Mr. Choy indicated that the public would be informed through the
public notice process.
Commission discussed the recommendations and indicated that Staff
could utilize more generous and clear standards which would allow
Staff to grant more administrative approvals of sign requests.
Mr. Choy indicated that a suggestion had been made to waive the
requirement to provide a site plan with the application, since the
City frequently had copies of the site plan in their existing files.
It would simplify the process for the Applicants; however, it would
shift the burden of generating an accurate site plan to Staff. He
further indicated that the architect's copyright on the site plan was
a legal issue to take into consideration.
Cm. North did not want to overburden an already short-staffed
department and recommended that the Applicant continue to provide the
site plan, at least until the Planning Department had more staff.
Don Johnson, Sign Ordinance Task Force member, suggested that a site
plan not be required for a,sign on an existing building, only for a
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new building. He questioned why the Applicant should be burdened with
the expense of paying an architect for information that the City
already had in their files.
Mr. Tong clarified that Staff cannot photocopy an architect's site
plan to sell or give to an Applicant. However, Staff could show the
Applicant an approved site plan, and the Applicant could copy the
dimensions and make their own drawings for submittal.
Mr. Johnson did not understand why a new site plan would be needed for
an existing building which had an approved site plan in the City
files.
Mr. Choy pointed out that part of the issue may be mitigated when the
standards for automatically permitted signs were increased.
Typically, a site plan was required only when a formal application was
submitted.
Commission and Staff discussed the issue and indicated that because
the recommended changes to the sign ordinance could mitigate the site
plan issue the requirement should remain the same for the time being.
ENFORCEMENT
Mr. Choy presented the enforcement portion of the staff report,
indicating that the majority of the Sign Task Force members felt that
stricter enforcement by the City, particularly in the case of
temporary or promotional signage, was warranted.
Cm. North pointed out that the proposed reminder postcards would help
relieve the problem.
Cm. Rafanelli asked what penalties were currently imposed on business
owners.
Ralph Kachadourian, Zoning Investigator, explained the current
enforcement policies and procedures included letters, warning notices
and citations, indicating that action was taken on a complaint basis
only.
Cm. North suggested putting "teeth" in the ordinance by not allowing
violators to obtain another permit for 60-90 days.
Commission, after discussion with the Sign Task Force members and
Staff, indicated that if the sign ordinance was amended as proposed,
the 30 days on/15 days off, along with mailing reminder postcards when
it was time to remove the promotional display, could mitigate most of
the problem.
Cm. North asked the Sign Task Force members to remind other Chamber of
Commerce members that, in the meantime, they should call the Zoning
Investigator to complain about businesses abusing the current
promotional display regulations.
Commission, with comments from Staff, discussed vehicles (especially
old, junky vans) used as signage and indicated that businesses could
Regular Meeting PCM-1994-38 March 21, 1994
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park the vehicles in front during store hours only. After hours they
would have to be parked behind the business; thereby, alleviating the
problem of non-operative vehicles being utilized as signage. If no
parking was available behind the business, the vehicle would have to
be parked in the space closest to the business.
NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
Mr. Choy presented the non-conforming sign portion of the staff
report, indicating that the Sign Task Force recommended that any non-
conforming signs created as a result of the previously amended sign
ordinance be grandfathered in as legal non-conforming uses. The Task
Force also recommended that the three existing non-conforming signs
(Corwood Carwash, Custom Fireplace and Patio, and the Busick Air
Conditioning Company) also be grandfathered.
Cm. North recalled that a large amount of complaints were made
regarding the requirement for all signs to comply with the last change
in the sign ordinance. He had no problem with grandfathering in any
existing non-conforming signs this time.
Cm. Rafanelli concurred with the suggestion.
Cm. Downey concurred with the suggestion.
Cm. Zika was concerned that Corwood Carwash would be allowed to have a
sign twice as large as any other carwash in the area, which would
result in unfair competition.
Cm. North indicated that Corwood Carwash had had the sign for many
years and he was concerned about the financial impact of requiring
them to change their sign.
Cm. Zika pointed out that in granting a Variance, Staff had to make
several findings, one of which proved that an individual was not being
granted a special privilege. In his opinion, this would be a special
privilege.
Cm. Downey asked Staff if any complaints regarding the Corwood Carwash
sign had been made by the other businesses.
Mr. Kachadourian indicated that no complaints had been made; although,
several businesses had asked why they could not have similar signage.
Cm. North asked Staff if the City could legally modify the sign
ordinance and require a business to pay for new signs.
Mr. Tong indicated that yes, in terms of the modifications to the
previous sign ordinance, it was legal. The Planning Staff worked
closely with the City Attorney to make sure the amortization period,
as well as all other aspects, was legal. At this point, Staff did not
know if the proposed modifications to the sign ordinance would make
the three existing non-conforming signs legal. However, the Sign Task
Force had suggested that the signs be grandfathered in, regardless of
whether they could be made legal or not.
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Cm. Zika pointed out that other businesses with non-conforming signs
had been required to change signs, and they had complied. Why should
the City grandfather these signs in when the business owners refused
to comply with the previous sign ordinance amendment.
Cm. Rafanelli indicated that, after realizing that other businesses
had already spent money to conform to the previous sign ordinance
amendment, the businesses which still had non-conforming signs should
also be required to conform.
Cm. North pointed out that the Task Force, who were representatives of
our business community, had recommended that the three businesses with
the non-conforming signs be grandfathered in.
Commission discussed the issue and indicated that a decision could be
made after it was clear how the proposed sign ordinance amendments
would affect the existing non-conforming signs.
Mr. Choy referred to Attachment 1 of the March 21st staff report,
indicating that a new issue had been brought up by Ronald Nahas, real
estate developer, which requested the use of directional signs on
major arterial roads which would direct traffic to major businesses
not located on the major roads. Staff had concerns regarding the
regulation of the number and placement of directional signs if they
were allowed for all businesses.
Commission and Staff discussed the suggestion, expressing concern
about a proliferation of small, hard-to-see signs all over the city.
Ms. Nokes commented that if Mr. Nahas' suggestion stemmed from the
need to rent apartments/condos, the problem may be mitigated if the
proposed real estate signage changes to the sign ordinance were
adopted. The changes would allow the apartment/condo complexes to put
out A-frame signs on the major arterial roads during the weekend.
Commission discussed the suggestion and indicated that the
apartment/condo complexes could follow the real estate signage changes
if adopted, and recommended that no small blue directional signs be
allowed.
Cm. North asked for additional comments before the public hearing was
closed.
Mr. Tong indicated that a draft sign ordinance, as well as input from
the Sign Task Force, would be brought to the May 2nd meeting.
Cm. North continued the sign ordinance public hearing to the May 2,
1994, Planning Commission meeting. He suggested that Staff send a
response letter to Mr. Nahas, indicating that the Commission chose not
to follow his suggestion regarding directional signs, at this time.
Mr. Johnson commended the Commission and Staff for their support of
the Sign Task Force's suggestions. He, on behalf of the Sign Task
Force, asked the Planning Commission to direct Staff to rewrite the
entire ordinance, rather than making amendments, to streamline the
ordinance.
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Commission discussed the suggestion and indicated that Staff, by
deleting duplications and utilizing a matrix, the ordinance would be,
in essence, rewritten.
Commission thanked the Task Force for their participation.
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NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SUBJECT: Changes in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section
54950 et. seg.)
Cm. North asked for the staff report.
Mr. Tong presented the staff report, indicating that Staff recommended
that the Commission discuss the amendments and adopt the draft
resolution incorporating the required changes, which would go into
effect on April 1, 1994, into the rules of procedure.
Cm. North referred to page 2 of the draft resolution and indicated
that neither he, nor two prior chairpersons, had ever approved an
agenda prior to distribution. He suggested the requirement be
deleted.
Mr. Tong indicated that since the Planning Commission Secretary had
taken on that responsibility, the requirement could be modified or
deleted.
Commission and Staff discussed the issue, as well as several other
chairperson's duties, and indicated that the item which required the
chairperson to approve the agenda prior to distribution could be
deleted.
Cm. North referred to page 6 of the City Attorney's memo and asked for
clarification regarding the agenda's inclusion of an item for
councilmember and staff informational reports.
Mr. Tong referred to page 4 of the rules of procedures and indicated
that item 10, as of April 1st, would be captioned "Other Business
(Commission/Staff Informational Only Reports)."
Mr. Tong further noted that "Commissioners' Concerns" would no longer
appear on the agenda.
Cm. North asked if the Commissioners would no longer be able to
express their concerns.
Mr. Tong clarified that the Commissioners' concerns would be
incorporated into Other Business.
Cm. Downey pointed out that if an item was not on the agenda, it could
not be discussed.
Regular Meeting PCM-1994-41 March 21, 1994
[3-21min)
MATRIX A
SIGN APPROVALS AND PERMITTING BODY BY ZONING DISTRICT *
Sign Type A R-1, R-2, H-1 C-N C-O C-1 C-2 & C- M-1 -- """'--
R-S 2-B-40
Awning £ X X BP BP BP BP BP
Bulletin Board BP BP BP BP BP BP BP BP
Coming Soon X X X BP BP BP BP BP J
Community ID X ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP
Directional Tract X ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP
Freestanding 20' £ X BP ACUP X BP BP BP
or less in ht.
Freestanding X X ACUP X X ACUP ACUP ACUP
greater than 20'
in height
Grand-Opening X X 2C ZC ZC 2C ZC ZC
Temp Promo
Identification ** £ ZC ZC/ACUP ZC/ACUP ZC/ACUP ZC/ACUP ZC/ACUP ZC/ACUP
Master Sign SDR(ZA) X SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA)
Program
Office Building X X ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP
Master ID
Off-Site £ X 2C ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Temporary For
Sale or Lease
Open-House X OH X X X X X X
Permanent Banner X X SDR(ZA) X X SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA)
Sign
lbw Projecting £ X BP BP BP BP BP BP
Service Station X X ACUP ACUP X ACUP ACUP ACUP
S Display Structure
111 Service Station X X ACUP ACUP X ACUP ACUP ACUP
Price Sign
Special Easement £ X ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP
Temporary X X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC 2C
Promotional (30
Day) C7
Tenant Directory X X BP BP BP BP BP BP ',.7-0Time/Temperature X X CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) F'
Wall £ X BP BP BP BP BP BP
Window X X BP BP BP BP BP BP
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Notes for Matrix A:
Business Signs not exceeding an area of ten (10) square feet per side are
permitted per Sec. 8.08.090. and subject to Building Permit
OH Open-House Sign Annual Encroachment Permit by Staff Required
BP Permitted and subject to Building Permit
SDR Site Development Review Approval by Staff Required and subject to Building
Permit
ACUP Administrative Conditional Use Permit Approval by Staff Required and subject
to Building Permit
CUP Conditional Use Permit Approval Required and subject to Building Permit (ZA =
Zoning Administrator, PC = Planning Commission)
ZC Zoning Clearance by Staff Required and subject to Building Permit
X Not Permitted
* Matrix A does not reflect Exempt Signs in Sec. 8.08.140
** A sign of up to 24 square feet on a side is allowed with a Zoning Clearance
and a sign of up to 36 square feet on a side is allowed with an Administrative
Conditional Use Permit.
Planned Development signage is permitted by Sec. 8.08.100.
A Sign Exception to a regulation in this Chapter may be applied for per Sec.
8.08.200.
Sec. 8.08.040 The following Matrix B, 'Sign Development Regulations' prescribes
required development regulations for permitted signs. The information in
Matrix B is supplementary to the information in Sec. 8.08.050 Signs Subject To
Permits.
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SIGN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS **
Sign Type Maximum Maximum Height Maximum Area Location Copy Restrictions Additional
Section No. Number of per side in sq. Requirements * * Regulations *
signs ft.
Awning 1 per 2 ft. 6 in. 1 sq. ft. per None. None. Sec. 8.08.110
Sec. 8.08.050(A) frontage. lineal ft. of
Tenant
Frontage;
25 sq. ft. to
maximum of 150
sq. ft. (250
sq. ft. with
SDR) ; 25% bonus
if tenant space
is 100 ft. from
street.
Bulletin Board 1 6 ft. 24 sq. ft. 10 ft. from front Announcements
Sec. 8.08.050(B) property line; pertaining to an
Must meet all on-site church,
other yard school, community
requirements. center, park,
hospital or
institutional
building.
Coming Soon 2 8 ft. 32 sq. ft. On construction Architect, May only be
Sec. 8.08.050(C) site. engineer, placed during
contractor, time period
future business, between building
lender. permit and final
occupancy.
Community ID 1 20 ft. 120 sq. ft. Service club Illumination
Sec. 8.08.050(D) names and emblems shall not be
and community intermittent;
slogans Means of support
shall be
concealed.
* Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are in addition to those identified in Sections
77 8.08.110 and 8.08.120.
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Sign Type Maximum Maximum Height Maximum Area Location Copy Restrictions Additional
Section No. Number of per side in sq. Requirements * * Regulations *
signs ft.
Directional Tract 1 per 12 ft. 32 sq. ft. On private Name and location Non-illuminated.
Sec. 8.08.050(E) Tract. property; Not of development
located within and directions.
660 feet of 1-580
or 1-680.
Freestanding 20' 1 per 10 ft. at 15 sq. ft. at In a planter of Must indicate Must have minimum
or less in parcel by property line; property line; appropriate building address clearance of 14
height; right; 2 May be May increase dimension; Not or address range. feet if
Freestanding or more increased .5 2.5 sq. feet closer than 50 overhanging
greater than 20' with ft. for every 1 per side for feet from R-O-W vehicular way;
in height. Master ft. the sign is each 1 ft. sign of Interstate Must not project
Sec. 8.08.120. Sign set back from is set back Highway; into a public
Program. the nearest from nearest Permitted within right-of-way.
street frontage street frontage required yards;
property line property line. At one or more
up to a maximum Maximum of 150 main entrances
of 20 ft. ; Up sq. ft. with Master Sign
to 35 ft. with Program.
ACUP.
Grand-Opening 1 No limit. No limit. Must be placed on Only effective
temporary building in which within 60 days of
promotional signs grand-opening initial
Sec. 8.08.050(G) will occur. occupancy; 30
day maximum.
Identification 1 6 ft. 24 sq. ft. via None. Name and/or use Means of support
Sec. 8.08.050(H) Zoning of building. shall be
Clearance; concealed.
36 sq. ft. via
ACUP.
Office Building 1 8 ft. 25 sq. ft. None. Name of office 100 ft. minimum
Master ID building, parcel frontage
Sec. 8.08.050(I) institutional use required; Means
and address of support shall
be concealed.
* Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are in addition to those identified in Sections
8.08.110 and 8.08.120.
711,
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Sign Type Maximum Maximum Height Maximum Area Location Copy Restrictions Additional
Section No. Number of per side in sq. Requirements * * Regulations *
signs ft.
Off-Site 1 per 100 8 ft. 16 sq. ft. Off-site sign is For sale or Must be
Temporary For ft. of located in immed. lease; Name and constructed of
sale or lease street vicinity of phone number of wood, plywood,
Sec. 8.08.050(J) frontage; advertised agent and/or metal or other
Up to 2 premises w/o agency. rigid material.
per direct access to
parcel. public road.
Open-House 4 per 3 ft. 4 sq. ft. On sidewalk and Open-House Annual
Sec. 8.08.050(K) property; landscaping strip encroachment
8 per but cannot permit required;
inter- disrupt normal Not attached to
section. vehicular flow, any public sign,
block views, post, traffic
block ingress or signal or utility
egress to any pole; No
residence or additional tags,
business, or riders,
restrict a streamers,
sidewalk to less balloons or other
than 36 inches; attachments;
Prohibited in Permitted on
center divider or Holidays,
traffic islands Saturdays and
of public Sundays and one
streets; Cannot agent tour day
be within 5 ft. each week from
radius of a call 10:00 a.m. to
box, fire hydrant sunset.
or mail box.
Pedestrian/ 1 N/A 5 sq. ft. Suspended from None. 8 ft. vertical
Shingle canopy over a clearance;
Sec. 8.08.050(L) sidewalk directly Perpendicular to
in front of the business building
door of the wall.
business.
* Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are in addition to those identified in Sections
8.08.110 and 8.08.120.
** Matrix B does not reflect Exempt Signs in Sec. 8.08.140
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Sign Type Maximum Maximum Height Maximum Area Location Copy Restrictions Additional
Section No. Number of per side in sq. Requirements * * Regulations *
signs ft.
Permanent Banner N/A Per SDR. Per SDR. Per SDR. Name of shopping Maintain in good
Sec. 8.08.050(M) center, business condition;
or logo. Subject to semi-
annual review;
Replace if in
poor maintenance.
Projecting 1 per 2 ft. 6 in. ; 16 sq. ft. ; In middle 1/3 of N/A Sec. 8.08.110
Sec. 8.08.050(N) business. May be May be front wall of
increased increased building.
through ACUP. through ACUP.
Service Station 1 8 ft. 16 sq. ft. None. Name of service May be combined
Display Structure station. with Service
Sec. 8.08.050(0) Station Price
Signs; In
landscape planter ,
Service Station 2 6 ft. 16 sq. ft for 3 1 per street Gasoline prices. May be combined
Price Signs fuel products; frontage. with Service
Sec. 8.08.050(P) 24 sq. ft for 4 Station Display
fuel products. Structure.
Special Easement 1 4 ft. 24 sq. ft. Within immediate Name of business In-lieu of
Sec. 8.08.050(Q) vicinity of the and/or center. Freestanding
business the sign Sign; Business
advertises, located on parcel
w/o direct access
or frontage on
improved ROW;
must be connected
by access
easement.
* Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are in addition to those identified in Sections
8.08.110 and 8.08.120.
** Matrix B does not reflect Exempt Signs in Sec. 8.08.140
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Sign Type Maximum Maximum Height Maximum Area Location Copy Restrictions Additional
Section No. Number of per side in sq. Requirements * * Regulations *
signs ft.
Temporary Per Zoning Per Zoning Per Zoning Only on site on Per Zoning Maximum of 30
Promotional Clearance. Clearance. Clearance. which business is Clearance. consecutive
Sec. 8.08.050(R) located. calendar days per
permit; 15
consecutive
calendar day
waiting period
between permits.
Tenant Directory 1 N/A 12 sq. ft. At entrance of Listing of tenant None
Sec. 8.08.050(S) building on an names and suite
exterior wall. numbers.
Time/Temperature Per Sec. Per Sec. Per Sec. Per Sec. 8.08.110 Per Sec. 8.08.110 Per Sec. 8.08.110
Sec. 8.08.050(T) 8.08.110 8.08.110 if 8.08.110 if if wall sign; if wall sign; if wall sign;
if wall wall sign; wall sign; 8.08.120 if 8.08.120 if 8.08.120 if
' sign; 8.08.120 if 8.08.120 if freestanding freestanding freestanding
8.08.120 freestanding freestanding sign. sign. sign.
if free- sign. sign.
standing
sign.
Wall 1 per 2 ft. 6 in. 1 sq. ft. per 1 per business or N/A Sec. 8.08.110
Sec. 8.08.110 business lineal ft. of tenant frontage
or tenant Tenant with maximum of
frontage Frontage; 25 three frontages.
as sq. ft. to
permitted maximum of 150
by Sec. sq. ft. (250
8.08.110 sq. ft. with
(B) (5) . SDR) ; 25% bonus
if tenant space
is 100 ft. from
street.
Window N/A N/A N/A Inside a N/A Not more than
Sec. 8.08.050(V) building. 25% of contiguous
window area.
* Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are in addition to those identified in Sections
. 8.08. 110 and 8.08.120.
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