HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Window Signage RegulationsSTAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL File #
DATE: June 7, 2011
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Joni Pattillo, City Manager
SUBJECT: Window Signage Regulations
Prepared By: Mamie R. Waffle, Senior Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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At the direction of the City Council, Staff has prepared an informational report on the City's
Window Sign Regulations which are contained in Chapter 8.84 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive the report.
ubmitted By
Community Development Director
Reviewed --By
Assistant City Manager
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DESCRIPTION:
Background
In Se tember 2010, a citizen filed a complaint against 80 businesses in Dublin regarding alleged
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violations of the Sign Regulations contained in the Dublin Zoning Ordinance Chapter 8.84. Of
the 80 businesses, 66 were alleged to have window sign violations. The Planning Division
responded to the complaint and verified 43 window sign violations.
In an effort to be fair and equitable towards all businesses, Staff also conducted inspections
City-wide to determine whether additional window sign violations existed in the community. A
total of 40 additional window sign violations were documented based on Staff initiated
inspections. One shopping center remains to be inspected and could result in more violations
being identified.
As of May 2011, 33 of the complaint-driven window sign violations had been corrected and 39 of
the Staff initiated violations had been corrected.
On February 1, 2011 the City received a letter from commercial property owners, Jim and Ellie
Lange, expressing concern over the City's enforcement of the window sign regulations
(Attachment 1). At the February 15, 2011 City Council meeting, Ellie Lange, representing two
of their tenants, Golf Mart and Soccer Pro, addressed the City Council during the public
comment period regarding the enforcement of the window sign regulations (Attachment 2). The
City Council directed Staff to prepare an informational report on the City's window signage
regulations.
Figure 1. 6635 Dublin Boulevard
Golf Mart and Soccer Pro
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Background on Dublin Window Sign Regulations
The City of Dublin incorporated in 1982 and upon incorporation adopted Ordinance 13 making
Alameda County's Sign Regulations the City of Dublin's Sign Regulations (Attachment 3). The
County of Alameda Sign Regulations stated that window signs, not exceeding 25% of the
window area from which they were viewed, were permitted in any Zoning District and would not
be included as part of the total allowable sign area. The City of Dublin did not amend the
County's window sign regulations upon adoption of the City's first Zoning Ordinance in 1982.
In December 1986, the first comprehensive revision to the City of Dublin Sign Regulations was
adopted by City Council Ordinance 7-86 (Attachment 4). Ordinance 7-86 did not change the
window sign regulations. Between 1986 and 1994 four amendments to the Sign Regulations
were adopted; however, none of the amendments altered the window sign regulations.
In August 1994, the second comprehensive revision to the City of Dublin Sign Regulations was
adopted by City Council Ordinance 6-94 (Attachment 5). Prior to adoption of the new
Ordinance, a Sign Ordinance Workshop was coordinated between the City and the Dublin
Chamber of Commerce to solicit input from the business community on the existing sign
regulations. A number of major sign issues were raised at the workshop. Subsequently, the
City Council appointed a Sign Task Force comprised of 14 local business representatives to
review the major sign issues-and develop alternatives to resolve them.
The resulting Ordinance amended, clarified and reenacted the Sign Regulations but window
signs remained limited to no more than 25% of the contiguous window area. As part of this
comprehensive revision to the Sign Regulations, the following definition for window signs was
adopted and remains in effect today:
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.
In 1997 a comprehensive revision to the entire Zoning Ordinance was adopted by City Council
Ordinance 20-97 (Attachment 6). Prior to adoption of the new Zoning Ordinance, a Zoning
Ordinance Steering Committee, comprised of two Planning Commissioners and the Dublin
Chamber of Commerce President, was established to work with Staff on the Zoning Ordinance
updates. Numerous public hearings and study sessions were held with the Planning
Commission and City Council to review and discuss amendments to the Zoning, Ordinance.
Ordinance 20-97 did not change the window sign regulations.
The regulation limiting window signs to no more than 25% of the contiguous window sign area
serves two purposes. The limitation on the amount of window signs helps to reduce the amount
of visual clutter. Also, limiting the amount of window sign area helps to improve the surveillance
ability for the Dublin Police Services to monitor the interior of businesses for public safety and
elicit activities.
In summary, the regulation limiting window signs to no more than 25% of the contiguous window
area was a provision contained in the County of Alameda Sign Regulations which was adopted
by the City of Dublin upon incorporation in 1982. The window sign regulations have remained
the same since incorporation.
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Enforcement Policies
In January 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution 6-00 (Attachment 7) establishing an
Enforcement Policy that contains the types of violations that shall be enforced on a proactive
basis and those that, shall first require a complaint. In October 2009, the Enforcement Policy
was revised by City Council Resolution 150-09 (Attachment 8). The following sign violations are
enforced on a proactive basis:
• A-frame signs;
• Banner signs without permits;
• Temporary political signs;
• Temporary promotional signs including balloons, pennants and streamers; and,
• Vehicle signs.
Window signs are not included in the Enforcement Policy as a violation that is enforced on a
proactive basis and is therefore responded to on a complaint basis. However, as a result of the
breadth of the September 2010 complaint regarding window signs, Staff also initiated City-wide
inspections to determine if other window sign violations existed in an effort to be fair and
equitable to all businesses. The City's Enforcement Policy will be brought back to the City
Council in the Fall 2011 for re-evaluation.
Tri-Valley Window Sign Regulations
The cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, San Ramon and the Town of Danville also regulate window
signs within their respective jurisdictions and restrict the amount of window signs a business can
display (see Table 1 below).
Table 1. Tri-Valley Cities Window Signs Regulations
City Window Signs Maximum I Type/Location ~ Other Restrictions C
~Ilowed Sign Area
Pleasanton ~ Yes 25% Individual window or Prohibited above
2~"
~ door floor
Livermore Yes 50% ~ Window painting 35 days maximum in a 3
month period
35% Temporary window Downtown Specific Plan;
signs/Applied inside Lettering, shapes, logos
of the glass to convey name, not
I merchandise or services
25% Individual window 15% per shop front;
30" high x 5' wide max.
Professionally painted,
clear background, vinyl
discouraged
San Ramon Yes ~ 20%* Window area Name, hours, services,
letters, scenes, pictures
and/or symbols
Danville ~ Yes 25% Contiguous window Meet specific design T
~ ~J area criteria
~ Dublin ~ Yes 25%* Contiguous window i1 None
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*Unless otherwise stated in an adopted Master Sign Program.
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City of Pleasanton
The City of Pleasanton allows window signs to cover up to 25% of an individual window or door
(see Figure 2). For buildings that are more than 2 stories high, window signs are not permitted
above the 2"d floor.
City of Livermore
The City of Livermore has three categories of window signs: window painting, temporary window
signs and permanent window signs. Window painting is allowed to cover up to 50% of a window
and is limited to 35 days within a 3 month period. Temporary window signs are allowed to cover
35% of a window and must be placed on the inside of the glass. Temporary window signs may
include lettering, shapes and logos to convey the business name but cannot include
merchandise sold or services rendered. Permanent window signs are allowed to cover 25% of
an individual window (see Figure 3) and allowed to cover a maximum of 15% of all windows.
The window signs must be applied on the inside of the glass and be professionally painted with
a clear background; vinyl lettering is discouraged.
City of San Ramon
The City of San Ramon allows window signs to cover up to 20% of a window area unless
otherwise stated in an adopted Master Sign Program. Window signs are limited to the business
name, hours of operation, and services rendered., Lettering, scenes, pictures and/or symbols
may be utilized.
Town of Danville
The Town of Danville allows window signs to cover up to 25% of the contiguous window area.
Window signs must meet the following criteria: be compatible with the architectural style of the
building; be in proportion and scale with the space in which it is located; be applied to the
window in a professional manner; and, be of a permanent nature. Window signs are also
allowed to be temporary and promotional in nature. They remain limited to 25% of the
contiguous window area but may be painted on and are subject to a sign permit.
City of Dublin
In the City of Dublin, window signs are primarily regulated through Chapter 8.84 (Sign
Regulations) of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance and are limited to a maximum of 25% of the
contiguous window area. In addition to Chapter 8.84 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance, sign
regulations may be established through a Master Sign Program. .Many of the commercial
shopping centers in Dublin have Master Sign Programs and in most cases the Master Sign
Program refers back to Chapter 8.84 for window sign regulations; however, some Master Sign
Programs contain window sign regulations that are more restrictive than Chapter 8.84 and some
which are more lenient.
For example, Ulfert's Center has a Master .Sign Program which restricts window signs to no
more than 10% of the window area and both Grafton Station and Fallon Gateway restrict
window sign heights to a maximum of 12-inches (Chapter 8.84 does not restrict window sign
heights). The Master Sign Program for Tralee restricts window signs to 25% of the window area
up to a maximum of 5 square feet. However, Avalon @ Dublin Station allows up to 35% of a
window area to be covered with window signs; the window area is defined by the window
mullions and the window signs must be setback 6-inches from all window edges.
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Window signs can be displayed in a variety of configurations from 25% of a single window pane
to 25% of multiple window panes (see Figure 2).
Figure 2. Examples of 25% Window Sign Placement Variations
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Conclusion
Dublin's window sign regulations were in effect prior to incorporation in 1982. The Sign
Regulations as a whole have undergone numerous updates since 1982 with input from the
public, and the window sign regulations have remained unchanged. In accordance with the
2000 and 2009 Enforcement Policies, window sign enforcement is conducted on a complaint
basis, and in September 2010 a complaint was filed against 80 businesses in Dublin. In
response to the complaint and in an effort to be fair and equitable towards all businesses, Staff
conducted City-wide inspections and found that additional window sign violations existed in the
community. In reviewing the window sign regulations for other cities in the Tri-Valley, Dublin's
window sign regulations are consistent with surrounding jurisdictions.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
This is an informational report to the City Council at the request of the City Council. An
informational report is not subject to a public hearing and therefore a public notice is not
required. A copy of this Staff Report was provided to Jim and Ellie Lange, as well as those that
addressed the City Council (Michael Gasior -owner of Soccer Pro, and Tim Smith -owner of
Accurate Impressions) on this topic at the City Council meeting of February 15, 2011.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Letter from Lange Enterprises dated received by Dublin
Planning on February 1, 2011.
2. City Council meeting minutes February 15, 2011.
3. Photographs of Window Signs at Golf Mart and Soccer Pro.
4. .City Council Ordinance 13.
5. City Council Ordinance 7-86.
6. City Council Ordinance 6-94.
7. City Council Ordinance 20-97.
8. City Council Resolution 6-00.
9. City Council Resolution 150-09.
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Tim Sbranti, Mayor
' Kevin Hart, Vice 1Vlayor
Don Biddle, Council Member , ` ' ' . ~ - '
Kasie Hildenbrand, Council Member
Eric 5walweli, Council Member
Joni Patillo, City Manager _
Jeff Baker, Planning Manager. .
Re: Dublin Municipal Code Title 8 =Chapter 8.84, Sign Regulations
Ladies and. Gentlemen:
This eater is.in response to a letter: we upderstand you, received goiiiplaining about signage, iq
- excess of 25 % in the windows of some businesses in Dublin.; .~As Dubhn property gwners and' '
managers for amore than 40 years, vve take ,great exception tQ creation and implementation of this
'ordinance and your`enforcementpglicies, especially at a time wfien small businesses:are just
survive the current economic environment.
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First of all, it is our understanding that this little known ordinance was instituted in .1997, without .
the knowledge of:property ownersor the benefit of input from us. In the years since, i# was never: '
enforced until a few months ago when you received one complaint ftom one person who remains:
anonymous to us. ,
Whether or not you have the right to arbitrarily enforce it now is questionable: However, even if
you do have the right,' why did you.not enforce.it when the economy was in high gear instead of ~ ' '
waiting for arguably the worst economic times since the Great Depression to add another burden: ~ E
' to small business owners who are doing everything within their power t6 survive?
We own several properties in Dublin; and the focus of this letter is on the property at 6635
Dublin Blvd., which is partly occupied_by the Golf 1VIart`and Soccer Pro.: , ~
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.The Go1f.Nlart has been a tenant in the building foie more than i 5 years. They: are diligent about
paying their- rent on time, and maintaining their property. Every year t~iey get a business license: ~ .
.and pay their sales. tax; which certainly benefits the City. They are surviving in a.liighly .
competitive market, partly. due to the fact that their window signage tells.potential customers
about their services,in.the hopes of drawing_rriore people'info their store, sd hey can~contiriue to
lie successful: Their signage was;never'a problem before and shouldn't be now:..
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Soccer Pro is also a long tix~ie tenant; and their•successful sales benefit the City as well. Covering;
their windows helps to protect their large. inventory from sun damage during the warm months.
Their windows aze treated with tasteful, digital, and professionally designed and installed filmx
depicting pictures and murals: The windows. artwork is changed on a regular basis. Chapter _
' ~ 8:84:140 of.your Sign Regulations exempts murals and artwork from this.ordinance, so we
believe Soccer Pro ought to be exempt from any compliance issues: .
' Our tenants and`we feel 'strongly that this'signage restriction is truly anti~liusiness at a time when . ,
' .small business iaeeds all the Help (and not Hindrance) it can get. We would like to see this ~ `
ordinance abolished ar at least put on hold until a better time in the economy. In the meantime,
instead of addressing "violations," why not educate businesses about compliance when they..
obtain their business licenses?
We will be at the City Council meeting February 15 to address this issue in the hope that you ~ '
will reconsider your. position. in the meantime,~please~ feel.free to contact us at the above phone
• numbers. .
Respectfully yours,
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J' and:Ellie Lange, .
Cc: Dean Baxley, Senior Code Enforcement Officer ~ - '
' Anthony Romero, Code Enforcement Officer
. • 1Vlichael Bronek; Soccer:Pro:;
Steve:Hendren, Golf Mart ~ ~ . ; . = ; : ; .
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OF DU~~~ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
~ OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
19 ~ 82 _ Februa 15 2011
REGULAR MEETING ry ,
O`1LIFOR~
CLOSED SESSION
A closed session was held at 6:30 p.m., regarding:
I. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Consultation with: Dublin Police Chief McCarthy
A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, in the City
Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:06:27 PM ,
by Mayor Sbranti.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Hildenbrand, Swalwell, and Mayor Sbranti
ABSENT:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the City Council, Staff and those present.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIO ACTION
Mayor Sbranti stated thi vening the City Council met with the Chief of Police in closed session
to discuss security easures during public meetings in the Council Chambers. The City
scheduled the clo d session in response to the shooting in Tucson, Arizona in which
Congressional epresentative Gabrielle Giffords was the target and other similar violent
incidents at blic meetings, such as a December 2010 incident at a School Board meeting in
Panama C' ,Florida and a February 2008 incident at a City Council meeting in a suburb of St.
Louis, M' souri. The safety and security of the public, Staff and Councilmembers participating in
City C ncil meetings is of the utmost importance.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Certificate of Reco nition r the Dublin Stealth Soccer Team
7:07:55 PM 3.1 (61 50)
The City Council pr sented a Certificate of Recognition to the Dublin Stealth Soccer Team for
recent champions p wins and recognized the team coach and players in attendance.
Commemor tion of Rota 's Foundin on Februa 23 1905
7:15:07 P 3.2 (610-50)
The Ci of Dublin presented a proclamation to the Rotary Club commemorating the Rotary's
founding on February 23, 1905.
Public Comments
7:23:45 PM 3.3
Ellie Lange stated she was a co-owner and property manager of several pieces of commercial
properties in Dublin. The City had sent out notices of violation of the 25% window sign ordinance
to which she responded to the City with a letter of concern. She had been told by Staff the
ordinance had been adopted in 1997. She now understood, from Staff, that it was actually a
1968 County ordinance that that transferred to the City when Dublin was incorporated. She had
not known about the ordinance. The ordinance had never been enforced. The referenced
signage had never been a problem in the City. The timing of enforcement raised several
questions. Was this a problem now or was it more of a knee-jerk reaction to one complaint?
Was there truly an issue about signage in the community? Could the City enforce it now when
small businesses were doing everything they could to try to survive? She believed the 25% rule
to be arbitrary. It appeared to be subjective. She asked the City Council to reconsider its
decision.
Vm. Hart asked if this item could be agendized for discussion.
City Manager Pattillo stated Staff had addressed the Lange's letter. Also, there had been 92
violations. One business owner had not been targeted. It was an issue that was enforced
through complaint.
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Vm. Hart stated it was of value for the City Council to have an open discussion about this issue.
Cm. Hildenbrand stated the issue had been a part of the sign ordinance that had recently been
reviewed by the City Council. Was Vm. Hart asking to re-review the ordinance?
Vm. Hart stated no. Ms. Lange had stated that it had not been reviewed and was a carry over
from the County. That was a question he had. Secondly, if it had not been reviewed, it was of
value for the City Council to at least have a discussion in reference to this specific ordinance.
City Attorney Bakker stated that Staff would be reviewing this ordinance next fiscal year if there
was funding.
Vm. Hart stated he would like this to come back to the City Council for discussion sooner rather
than later.
City Manager Pattillo stated that the Chamber of Commerce, as well as businesses, had been
involved in this discussion. She asked if the City Council wanted this item back for discussion..
Vm. Hart stated the current City Council needed to provide feedback and discussion to Staff.
Mayor Sbranti asked that the history of the ordinance come back for discussion.
City Manager Pattillo stated the direction would have to be part of the discussion.
Vm. Hart stated it was of value to the City's business community that there be an open dialogue.
It might not necessarily change.
City Manager Pattillo clarified that this issue was only regarding the 25% of coverage sign
ordinance.
The City Council concurred.
Michael Gasior, Dublin resident, stated he was the owner of Soccer Pro. This issue.was also a
concern for him as a small business owner. Signage did help identify location. The signage for
which he received a violation notice did allow anyone to view in and out of the window. The
economy was getting worse and he would like the City to help the businesses.
Nahid Arih, Afghan Community. Outreach Coordinator for the Office of Alameda County District
Attorney, stated she was an Afghan American working to organize. a community center in Dublin
which could assist to build a stronger relationship with joint efforts for building safe environments
and productive communities.
Sohaila Hashimi, Dublin resident and business owner, stated there was a growth of Afghan
families in the area. She supported the effort to build an Afghan community center in the area.
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Tim Smith, owner of Accurate Impressions, stated he was here to support the two other business
owners who spoke earlier regarding the sign issue.
CONSENT LENDAR
7:45:03 PM Ite 4.1 through 4.7
On motion of Cm. 'Idenbrand, seconded by .Cm. Biddle and by unanimous vote, the City
Council took the followi actions:
Approved (4.1) Minutes of Fe uary 1, 2011;
Adopted (4.2 540-50)
RE OLUTION NO. 12 -11
DECLARING WEEDS AND COMBUSTI LE REFUSE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING
THE AB TEMENT THEREOF
Adopted (4.3 420-30)
ORDINAN NO. 1 -11
APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDM NTS TO CREATE A NEW CHAPTER: 8.30
(DOWNTOWN DUBLIN ZONING DISTRICT), R ZONE ALL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE
DOWNTOWN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN PROJE T AREA TO THE DOWNTOWN DUBLIN
ZONING DISTRICT, AMEND THE ZONING MAP TO ENTIFY THE LOCATION OF THE NEW
ZONING DISTRICT AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE C PTER 8.12 (ZONING DISTRICTS AND
PERMITTED USES), AND AMEND CHAPTER 8.104 ( TE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) PA 07-
036
Adopted (4.4 820-30)
RESOLUTION NO. 13-11
DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL ENGINE R'S REPORT FOR
CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSES ENT DISTRICT 83-1
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ORDINANCE,NO. 13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
' PROVIDING FOR INDEFINITE EXTENSIAN
IN EFFECT OF CERTAIN OF. THE
COUNTY OF ALAMEDA ORDINANCES
ADOPTED BY DUBLIN ORDINANCE NO. 1
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. CERTAIN COUNTY ORDINANCES CONTAINED
IN EFFECT
The following ordinances only~of the County of
Alameda, heretofore adopted by Dublin Ordinance No. ,l,
which was adopted and effective February 1, 1982, shall
be continued in effect for an indefinite period:
Title 1 Chapters l and 2
Title 2 Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
T i~tle 3 Article 8 of Chapter 6
Title 4 Chapters 1 and 5
Title 5 Chapters 1, 2 , 3 , 4 , and 5
Title 6 Chapters 1 and 2
Title 7 Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Title 8 Chapters 1 and 2
Section 2. DEFINITIONS
Any reference in the foregoing County of Alameda.
. ordinances to the "Board of Supervisors," ".Planning Commission"
or "Sheriff" shall be deemed to be references to the "Dublin.
City Council," "Dublin Planning Commission," and "Dublin
Police Chief" respectively.
' Section 3. IMMEDIATE EFFECT
Ordinance No. l was enacted pursuant to Government
Code Section 35441 which provides that the County ordinance
shall continue in effect for a period of 120 days only
after incorporation of the City. The City of Dublin has
not completed the review and adoption of a municipal code
in said 120 day period, which ends on June 1, 1982. Unless
this Ordinance becomes effective immediately, the City.
of Dublin will be without a sufficient body of local laws
necessary to protect the public peace, health and safety.
This Ordinance is therefore, necessary for the immediate.
preservation of the public peace,. health and welfare, and
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shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City
of. Dublin on this 24th day of May 1982 by the following
votes:
AYES: Cm. Burton, Hegarty, Jeffery, Moffatt and Mayor Snyder
NOES : None
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ORDINANCE NO . '7 - 8 6 _
.AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
i-_'" ' REPEAhING CERTAIN PROVISIONS
OF CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 8 OF THE DUBLIN ZONING ORDINANCE: REGARDING .
SIGN REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING ARTICLE 7. OF CHAPTER 2 OF.TITLE 8 OF' '
THE-DUBLIN ZONING ORDINANCE WHICH SERVES TO RFARGANIZE`AND MODIFY
. ~ .THE 'CITY OF DUBLIN SIGN REGULATIONS
'The City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as follows:
Section 1 Amendments::•~~
Section 8-87.0 through Section 8-87.92 are added to read as follows: .
g_87•p GEI~L PROVISIONS. The provisions. of this Chapter: .shall. be
subject to_ the following general regulations, special. provisions and
.exceptions.
Sec. 8-87.1 DDCS.AF2ATION OF P[k2PO.SE ArID STP~'~~`~' OF OR7EC.PIVFS. The purpose
of this Chapter is to provide standards to safeguard the health, safety and
welfare of the ccxt~nunity by regulating and controlling the design, quality
of materials,.: cons~,_ruction, 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 Pian;
b) Provide a reasonable system of regulations for signs,as a part.of the
City's comprehensive Zoning Ordinance;
c) Promote reasonable uniformity among .signs and thereby encourage
. development and .use of signs which, are canpatible with. adjacent land
,uses and which protect business sites fran loss of.praninence resulting
fran use of excessive signs on s-arrounding sites;
d) Attract and direct persons to various activities ,and enterprises and.to.
promote more effective visual ccstuminication for the nature of goods and
services `available, i.n order to provide for the maximum public
convenience;
e) Enhance the economic value of. the community through proper signage and
encourage signs which are well designed, and .pleasing in appearance and
to provide incentive and latitude for variety, gbod.desian relationship
and spacing;
f) Provide for vehicular and pedestrian safety by, prohibiting or
restricting distracting signs.
Sec. 8-87.2 D~r'rauAmION OF POLICY. It is :recognized that the attractiveness
of the ccxtatn~nity is an important factor of t'~e general welfare of the . .
citizens of the City and that reasonable control of signs is in the public
interest.. Further recognized is th:e right and- need of each business, firth,
or corporation to identify its respective place of business. or service. and
that a need exists to protect public and private investments in bui_lai_ngs
and open. space. Further, the City intends to exercise :its sound 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. _
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Sec. 8-87.10 DEFIlJITIONS. 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) 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.
c) 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
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.
d) Camuuiity Identification Sign. .The term Community Identification Sign
shall mean a Business Sign incorporating .information referring'
exclusively to service clubs and/or comimznity slogans. (Conanunity
Identification Signs are regulated by Section 8-$7.66 b).)
e) C-2-B-40 Directory Sign. The term C-2-B-40 Directory Sign shall mean a
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 business complex with no more than ten tenants. (C-2-B-40 .
Directory Signs are regulated by Section 8-87.35.)
f) Directional Tract Sign. Directional Tract Sign. means a Temporary Sign
containing only the name and location of a subdivision and/or a multiple
family residential project and directions for reaching same. A
Directional Tract Sign is a Principal Use for the purpose of .Section 8-
93.0. (Directional Tract.Signs are regulated by Section 8-87.66 a).)
g) Directory Sign. The term Directory Sign shall mean a.Busi.ness Sign.
located for the purpose of displaying the names of occupants engaged in
professions or businesses on the premises.
h) Freestanding Sign. 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 are regulated by Sections 8-87.34, 8-87.35; and 8- .
? 87.38.)
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i) Identification Sign.. The term: Identification Sign shall mean a sign ~5r .
device, including bulletin `boards for churches or .auditoriums which
serves exclusively to designate the name, or the name. and use, of a
public building, or to inform the public as to the -use of a lawful
parking area,- recreation area, or other open use permitted in the
District. (Identification Signs are regulated by Section 8-87.67 a).)
j) I111~+inated Sign. An Illuminated Sign shall mean a Business Sign which
uses a source of light in order to make the message readable, and shall
include internally and externally lighted signs.
k) Low Profile Sign. The term Low 'Profile Sign shall mean.a Business Sign
.that' serves to .identify a business ec~lex including the range of the
businesses within the complex, and may also serve as-a directory sign
identifying a minimum of four and a maxinnIIn of ten tenants located in
said complex. (Low Profile Signs are regulated by Section 8-87.35.) -
1) Non-conforming Sign. The term Non-confbrniing Sign shall mean a sign
lawful .before the provisions of this Chapter, or of any relevant
amendment hereto made effective, but which. thereupon violates same.
m) 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.
n) Off-Site Advertising Sign. The term Off-Site Advertising Sign shall
mean any .lettered or. pictorial matter or device which. advertises or
- informs about a business organization or event, goods, products,'
services. or uses; riot available on the property upon which the sign is
located and does not include Special Easement Signs, Directional Tract
Signs or Community Identification Signs.
o) Open House Sign. .The term Open House Sign shall mean a portable sign
. used in connection with the sale of real property. (Open-House Signs are
regulated by Section 8-87.50 t).)
p) Primary Building Frontage. The term Primary Building Frontage shall mean
the width of .the projection of. a business building onto a single
straight line chosen by the establishment, with concurrence from the
Planning Director, to be the Primary Building Frontage and shall be
normally parallel to. a lot line or street. A Primary Building Frontage.
line must lie in a roadway or public open space area such as a private
street, an open plaza or .square or an auto parking area. A business may
have only one Primary Building Frontage. Any sign area accrued and
authorized by a Primary Building Frontage may not be attached to any
other .building frontage.. .
q) 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 -riot
parallel to the wall to .which it is attached.- (Projecting signs are
regulated by Section 8-87.33.)
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r) Roof Line_ The.term Roof Line shall mean the top .edge of the roof or
- top of the parapet, whichever forms: the tap line of .the .building
silhouette. .
s) Secondary Building Frontage.. The term Secondary Building Frontage shall-
mean the width of the projection of a business building onto a Single
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 space area such as a private street, an
-open plaza or square or an auto parking area., A business may have a
maxinnun of two. Secondary Building Frontages. Any sign area, accrued and
authorized by one :Secondary Building Frontage may not be attached to any .
other building frontage.
t) 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 service station it
adjoins..
u) Service Station Price Sign. The term Service Station Price Sign shall
mean a. .sign indicating gasoline prices.and..available ervices.:(Service
Station Price Signs .are regulated by Section 8-87.50 k).)
v) Shopping Center .Master Identification .Sign. The term .Shopping Center
.Master Identification.Sign shall mean a Business. Sign for. shopping
center identification for use by shopping centers .with a minimum of
twenty separate tenants.
w) Special Easement Sign. The term Special Easement Sign ,shall mean a
Business Sign located off-site- from the premises the Sign has been
designed to advertise, where the two premises involved are
interconnected by a traversable vehicular roadway-which is subject to a
non-revocable; non-exclusive recorded vehicular access easement.
x) 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..
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y) Time%i~erature Sign, The term Time/Temperature Sign shall mean a
Business Sign intended primarily to promote items of general interest to~
the. Conuttunity such as .time, temperature and/or date. (Time/Temperature
Signs are regulated by Section 8-87.66.).
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z) 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.
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Sec. 8-87.20 (SAL T•~TA'T'TONS BY LAI~ID USE DISTRICT .
~ Sec...8-87.21 A - AG1tZC[JI,TURAL DISTRICT -SIGNS- P~?~'!R'F~. When located in an
A District, and..subordinate to a lawful use, Business Signs not `exceeding
an aggregate area of twenty square feet are permitted.
Sec. 8-87.22 R-l, R-2 AMID R-S DISZRICTS - SI(~IS PFR~~~.-
The following types of signs are permitted in an R-1,.R-2 or R-S District
with a Conditional Use Permit as set forth 'in Section 8-87.66
Directiona]. Tract Signs
Community Identification Signs .
Identification-Signs
Sec. 8-87.23 PD - PI1~ DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - SIGNS PERMITTED. Type,
size, location and character of signs established in .a PD District shall be
as stipulated by .the Zoning Ordinance establishing. the..PD District..
Modifications to the adopted sign program may be considered by ..the Planning
Director upon application of a Site Development Review pursuant to Section.
8-95.0.
Sec. 8-87.24 H-l, C-1, C-2 AND N~1 DISTRICTS -SIGNS PERNfI2TED.
The following types of signs are permitted in the H-1, C-1, C-2 and M-1
Districts:
Freestanding Signs
Projecting Signs
Wall-Signs
The following types of. signs are permitted in the H-1, C-1; C-2 and M-1
Districts with a Site Development Review as set forth in Section 8-95.0
C=2-B-40 Directory Sign
Low Profile Signs
Office Building Master Identification Sign
Service Station Display Structures (in lieu of a Low Profile Sign)
Shopping Center Master Identification Sign
The following types of signs are permitted in the H-1; C-l, C-2 and M-1.
Districts with a Conditional Use Permit as set forth.in Section 8-87.66
,Directional Tract Signs.
_ Community Identification Signs
Temporary Promotional Signs -Sixty Day Time Frame.
Freestanding Signs (in .excess of 20' height.)
Time/Temperature Signs
Special Easement Signs
The following types of signs are permitted in the H-l,..C-1, C-2 and M-l
Districts with an Administrative Conditional Use.;Permit as. set forth in
Section 8-87..67
Identification Signs
. Grand-opening Temporary Promotional Signs
Temporary Promotional Signs-Thirty Day Time Frame
Temporary off-site sale or lease signs
The following types of signs are permitted in the C-1 and C-2 Districts
- with a Site Development Review as set forth in Section 8-95.0
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• Office Building Master Identification Sign
Service Station Display Structures (where. used in lieu of.a Low
Profile :Sign)
Sec. 8-87.25 C-0 DISTRICT -SIGNS PERN~T~.
T'he following types of signs are permitted in the C-O District:
Projecting Signs
Wall Signs
The following types of signs are permitted in the C-O District with a Site
Development Review as set forth i.n Section 8-95.0
Office Building Master Identification Sign
The following types of signs .are permitted .in the C-0 District with a
Conditional Use Permit as set forth in Section 8-87.66
Directional Tract Sign
Community Identification Sign
Temporary Promotional Signs - 60 Day Time Frame
T'he following types of signs are permitted in the C-O District with an
Administrative Conditional Use Permit as set forth in Section 8-87.67
Identification-Signs
Grand-Opening Temporary Promotional Signs
Temporary Promotional Signs - 30 Day Time Frame
Sec. 8-87.26- C-N DISTRICT -SIGNS PII2NffT'IRD.
'The following types of signs are permitted in the C-N District:
Projecting Signs
Wall Signs
The following types of signs are permitted in the C-N District-with a Site
Development Review as set forth in Section 8-95.0
Service Station Display Structures
The following types of signs are permitted in the C-N District with .a
Conditional Use Permit as set. forth in Section 8-87.66
Directional Tract Signs
Community Identification Signs ,
Temporary Promotional Signs
T'he following types of signs are permitted in the C-N District with an
Ac~ninistrative Conditional :Use Permit as set forth in Section 8-87:67
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Grand-opening Ternporazy Promotional Signs
Temporary Pranotional Signs - 30 Day Time Frame
'Sec'. 8-87.30 RE7G[JLATIONS GOVERNING SIZE AMID STADIDARDS
Sec. 8-87:31 CONSTRUCTION rv~~r~tT~r S ~ - r,-Fnm•Rnr.. REQUIRII~TPS. All .permanent
signs shall be constructed of wood,'metal, plastic; glass, or like material
as approved by the, Planning Director:
Sec. 8-87.32 AREA OF SIGNS. The area of~ signs shall be computed as the
entire area within a single, continuous rectilinear perimeter of not more
than eight straight .lines enclosing the extreme Timits of the sign,.
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 subject to all pertinent
regulations. ,
Sec. 8=87_33 WATsL SIGNS AND PROJDCTING SIGNS.
a) Where. used in absence of Freestanding Signs, the maximum dimensions of
Wall-Signs shall be as follows:
1} Primary Building Frontage
Maximum Sign Height - 1'-9" for individual .letters and
- 2' 0" where a sign can is utilized
Maximiun Sign Width - 60~ of the business frontage, up to
a maximum width of 24' •
Maximum Sign Area - 72 percent of the surface area of the building
frontage available for signage (excludes.
sloping roof area) up to a maxim~un area of 42
square feet, except :.when a Sign. program
covering the property ,has. been adopted through.
a Site Development Review process, whereby the
standard of that adopted program shall apply.;
Minimum Sign Area - In .no case shall the sign area be. limited to
less than-21 square feet in area except when a
sign program covering the property has been
` adopted through Site Development Review
.process whereby the standard of that adopted
program shall ,apply...
2} Secondary Building Frontage(s)
Maximum Sign Height - l'-9" for individual letters and
2'-0" where a sign can is utilized
Maximum Sign Width - 10' maximum
Maximum Sign Area - 5. percent of the surface area of the building.
frontage available for signage (excludes
sloping roof area} up tO a maximum area of
17:7 square feet; except when a Sign program
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covering the property has been adopted through
a .Site Development Review process, whereby the
standards of that adopted program shall apply.
NLinimum Sign Area - In no case shall the sign area be limited to,
less than 17.5 square feet in area except when
a sign program covering' the property has been
adopted through .Site Development .Review
process. whereby the .standard of that adopted
program shall. apply..
Through the Site Devehopment Review process the maximum sign area-for
the Primary.. Building Frontage and the Secondary Building Frontage(s) may
be increased to maximums of 10~ ,and 7~°s, respectively,.. of the surface
area of the building: frontage available for signage (excludes sloping
roof area) . The maxinnun .sign height and maxim~un sign width may also be
.increased beyond the standards indicated .above through the. Site.
Development Review process. Where projecting signs are utilized, the
- maximum allowable area of wall signs shall be reduced by the amount of
-sign area used for the projecting sign(s).. Where used in conjunction
with Freestanding Signs, the aggregate allowable area.for Wall Signs and
Projecting Signs shall be reduced by the amount of sign area used for
the Freestanding Sign. where more -than one tenant spacereceives
benefit from the identification provided by the Freestanding Sign (i.e.,
the tenant is specifically identified on the .Sign or the Sign identifies.
the name of the center), the reduction in aggregate allowable sign area
due to the use of Freestanding Sign .shall be proportionately assessed to
each tenant space on a prorata basis determined by relative Primary-
Building Frontage lengths.
b) No part of any Wa11 Sign or Projecting .Sign shall extend. above the
Roof-Line of the; building elevation on which the sign is displayed.
c) Attached Wall .Signs shall be parallel with the. building face and shall
project not more .than tc~lve inches therefrom except Wall Signs
projecting from twelve to thirty inches from the wall to which they are
attached are permitted with Site Development Review pursuant to Section
8-95.0.
d) Only one Projecting Sign shall be. permitted for each business.
e) Projecting Signs shall not extend from the front wall to which they are
attached a distance .greater than seven percent (7g) of the Business
Building Frontage or eight feet,. whichever is less.
f) Projecting Signs shall be located within the middle one-third (1/3) of
the front wall of the business building to which they are .attached.
g) Projecting Signs shall have a clearance of eight feet above the ground
and fourteen feet above a driveway, alley, or other vehicular accessway.
No such sign shall project into a public right-of-way.
_ h} 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.
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Sec. 8-87.34 FRFFS'1~IDIlJG SIG[~TS.
a) Freestanding Signs shall have a minim~sn clearance of fourteen feet
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where established with an overhang extending over a driveway; alley, or
other vehicular access. No such sign shall project. into a public ,
right=of-way.
b) The total single-faced sign area of any one Freestanding Sign shall. not
exceed one hundred and fifty (150) square feet. The total .double-faced-
sign .area of any. one Freestanding Sign shall not exceed three hundred
(300) square feet.
c) Only one Freestanding Sign shall be permitted for each parcel subject to
the conditions that: (1) said Freestanding Sign shall be located in a
planter of appropriate dimension; (2) said Freestanding Sign shall be
located within the middle one-third 1/3) of the street frontage when
said Freestanding Sign is within twenty feet of said street frontage;
(3) said Freestanding Sign shall be a maximum of ten feet in height and
have a maxim~un double-faced area of thirty square feet .(maxitrnmi area of
fifteen square feet for single-faced signs), provided that for-each one
foot. said Freestanding Sigri is set back fran the nearest street
frontage, the . maxiirnIIn height may be increased by one=half foot and the
area may be increased by five square feet; to provide a maxinnun single-
faced area being three-tenths the Freestanding Sign's total height
multiplied by one-half the sign's total height.(Sign Area-= 0.3 ht. x
0.5 ht.) up to the maxim~un area stipulated i.n 8-87.34b); (4) Said
Freestanding Sign shall have a maximum allowable area for double-faced
signs of twice the amount allowed for single-faced signs, with the sign
surface area split equally between the tiro sides of the-sign, up to the
- maximum area stipulated in 8-87.34b); (5) said Freestanding Sign shall
be proportionately dimensioned with the sign face width not to' exceed
one-half the sign's total height and the sign face height not to exceed
three-tenths the. sign's total heigfit, .with the two dimensions being
interchangable if desired, unless the Planning Director finds through a
Site.Development Review process that a minor adjustment `iri those
proportions better meets the purposes and intent of the ordinance; (6)
said Freestanding Sign shall not exceed a total height in excess of
twenty feet, except for Freestanding Signs located on parcels; or
collections of parcels under common"ownership and use, four acres or
greater in size, or single-use parcels one-and-one-half acres `or
greater in size which may utilize signs up to a maximum height of
thirty-five feet,. when approved through the Conditional 'Use Permit
- .process pursuant to Sections 8-87.664) and 8-94.0; (7} said Freestanding
Signs shall in no case be located closer than fifty feet from the
. right-of-way of an Interstate Freeway; (8) A sign fora service "station
may be combined-with a Service Station Price Sign. as permitted ~by
Section 8-87.50k), and the area of the combined sign may exceed these
height-area-setback regulations by a maximum of thirty-two square feet;.
(9) said :Freestanding ,Signs shall. not be placed within the required
setback, side or rearyard areas.
See. 8-87.35 AL`~NA`i'F TYPES OF FF~=~'A~ING SIGNS- The following chart
.summarizes the dimensional, tenant and copy restrictions for alternate
types of freestanding Business Signs: All five of these alternate types of
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Freestanding .Signs shall be subject to Site Development Review, pursuant to
_ Section 8-95.0, to assure the. signs. conform to the established or .proposed
design theme of.the subject property's, signing program:
Max; nnm Max; nnm Parcel Tenant Number Copy
Height Area Frontage Restrictions Restrictions
(Min./Max.)
Low Profile Sign ..6'. 24 sq.ft no min. No standard As'established
by.Site
Development
.Review .
Office Building 8' 50,sq:ft 100' min. No standard. ..Name of Complex
Master Identifi- or institutional
cation Sign use,
Service Station 8'- 32 sq.ft no min. No standard :..Name/and
Display Structure General Type
Shopping Center 25' l00 sq.ft no min. 20 tenants Name of Center
Master Identifi- minim~un
cation Sign
C-2-B-40 8' 28-32 sq.ft no min. 5 tenants Name of 3-10
Directory Sign - minimtnn tenants, and/or ,
name of complex
(optional) and
address range
Office Building.-Master Identification Signs and_ C-2-B-40 Low Profile
Directory Signs shall be located within a planter of appropriate dimension
and shall have their- means of support concealed. All alternate
'freestanding Business Signs should indicate building address(es). of the
.building and/or complex. they serve. Shopping Center Master Identification
..Signs shall be located at one or more of the main entrances in the shopping.
:center and shall be .located .in a.planter of appropriate dimension. Use of
a Shopping Center Master Identification Sign shall be in lieu of any other
,Freestanding Sign. Service Station Sign Display Structures may be
increased in area to 64 square feet, when combined with the Service Station
-Price Sign. The area of. all alternate freestanding Business Signs shall be
included as part of the aggregate sign area permitted on the property with
the exception of the area of a Service Station Sign Display Structure which
when used in conjunction with a Service.Station Price Sign may have the
area of -the: Price Sign deducted .from the area .calculated for allowable
aggregated sign area. (up.to amaximum area of thirty-two square feet).
Sec.. 8-87.36 .IL,LUMII~TION. Illumination may be allowed on all. signs upon the
approval of the Planning Director, 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..
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Sec. 8-87.37 OBSII2IKTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL OR MC7IbRIST'S.VISION. No sign may
be located in-a manner which may obstruct or interfere with the-view of a
traffic signal. No sign may. be located within one hundred feet of an
intersection of a public street if the sign obstructs the vision of a
motorist within the distance of one. hundred feet of .the intersection.
Sec. 8-87.38 FR~STAI~IDING SIGN - LADIDSCAPIlQG. A person who ..erects or
maintains a Freestanding Sign shall landscape it in -accordance .with
requirements prescribed. by the reviewing body. The design of the .
landscaping program should. be of sufficient width,. .length and height to
protect the base of the sign fran .damage due to vehicular traffic and
should reflect a material palette and design .concept consistent -with the..
structures it is intended~to serve. The landscaping program should be of
sufficient size to be effective without affecting, the visibility of the.
sign.
.Sec. 8-87.39 SIGNS ACCESSORY Ta .A BLTrLDIlJG I4CATID . WITHIN A REQUIRID ~,RD.
Signs accessory to a building located-wholly or partially within a required.
yard may be located on such a building in accordance with the regulations.
of this Chapter regardless of the building's encroachment provided no
signage extends into the public rightrof-way.
Sec. 8-87.40 PROHIBITID SIGNS. The following. Signs are prohibited:
a) Any sign having blinking, flashing or fluttering lights, or any other
illuminating device which has a changing light intensity, brightness.
or color;
b) Any sign which rotates, moves, or contains moving parts or depicts
animation in any mariner; -
c) Pennants,. -,banners, balloons, flags and. other similar types of
devices which consist of any material made in any shape, which fastened
;together or placed in a manner as to move by wind pressure, except as
,approved in conjunction with approved signage 'for grand .opening or
temporary promotional events pursuant to Section 8-87.66c), Section
8-87:67b) and Section 8-94.0;
d) Portable on-site signs including Sandwich Board type. and A-Frame signs;
e), Any sign affixed. to any vehicle or trailer located on 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;
f) Paper, cloth, or other temporary=type signs, except- as approved in
conjunction with approved signage for grand opening or temporary
promotional events pursuant to Section 8-87,66c), Section 8-87.67b) and
c) and Section 8-94.0;
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g) Off-Site Advertising Signs.
h) Signs. using colors that contain reflective properties; - `
i) Searchlights, cold-air balloons and similar advertising devices, except
as approved in conjunction with approved signage for grand .opening or
temporary promotional events .pursuant to Section 8-87.66c),. Section
8-87.67b) and c) Section 8-94.0;
j) Any sign: designed for emitting sound, odor or visible matter;
k) Any sign containing any obscene matter;`
1) Any illuminated sign designed or located so as to be confused with or to
resemble any warning traffic control device;
m) Any signs illuminated in such a manner that the direct, or reflected
light, from the primary light source(s) creates a traffic hazard to
operators of .motor vehicles;
n) Statuary when used for advertising purposes;
o) Any sign mounted on a sloping roof with visible support.brackets or any
sign which extends above the roof ridgeline or parapet.
Sec. 8-87.50 PII~MITTID SIGNS. The following signs are .permitted in any ~
District and- may be located in required yards, other sign .or yard
regulations-notwithstanding, and need not be included in any. computation of .
permitted aggregate sign area:
a) Official public signs or notices or any temporary. notice .posted by a
public agency or official, or by.a person giving legal notice;
b) House numbers, name .plate or identification of house members (provided .
sign is non-illuminated and does, not exceed, two square feet maximum
area), mail box identification, street names, "no-trespass" signs; and
.other warning signs;
c) Memorial tablets or signs identifying a benefactor, a location. of
historical interest, or a statue.or monument;
d) Pedestrian signs, such as shingle signs; which are oriented towards -
pedestrian traffic and serve to identify and indicate pertinent facts
concerning a business or. professional service lawfully conducted on the
same premise; subject to the. following provisions;
1) must .be suspended from a canopy over a sidewalk.. which .is
directly in front of the door .of the business thereby.
identified;
2) must be perpendicular to the business building wall;
3) must not be more than ten square feet in area if double-
. faced, five square. feet in area if single-faced;
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5): are limited to one per business per building .elevation;.
e) Signs displayed for the direction,_ warning or,safety of the public,
including pedestrian and vehicular traffic, with .eight square. feet
maximiun per sign, except pavement markings .which are .not so restricted
as to maxim~n area;
f) Temporary political signs,-where such sign is placed on private property
for the sole purpose of .advocating the election.of a declared candidate
for public office, or relating to an election proposition on the
ballot of sixteen square feet .maximum area: per individual sign and
eighty square feet of maximum aggregate area per lot;
g) Non-illuminated temporary sale or lease signs which. are to be intended
for use solely as a notice of an offering for sale, lease, or rental of
a parcel, structure, or establishment on which the sign is .located;
provided that such signs shall .not exceed a maximum area of twenty four
square feet; and provided further that two signs per parcel be allowed
and only one such sign may be placed for each one hundred feet of street
.frontage;,
h) Subdivision sale, rent or lease signs to advertise the original. sale,.
rent or lease of buildings or lots in conjunction with a subdivision..
development with a maximum area of thirty-two square feet plus one.
additional sign of like dimension for each thirty-five lots or buildings
for sale, rent or lease. Signs shall not exceed a maximtun height of':
`l'`'~ twelve feet; shall not be illuminated and shall `observe the yard limits
of the District the sign is located within;.
i) A bulletin board .used to display announcements pertaining to an on-site
church, school, conanunity .center, park, hospital, and/or public or
institutional building, twenty four square feet maximum area, and
subject to the yard and height limits of 'the District .the sign is
located within;
j) A tenant directory or other exclusively informational. listing. of tenant
names not to exceed a maximtun area of twelve square :feet,, attached to
the wall at the entrance of a building;
k) Service station price signs indicating gasoline prices and available
services when accessory to an .existing. service station-and where not
more than two service station price signs with a maximum aggregate size.
of thirty-two square feet and with a six foot maxinnun height; are .
utilized. These-signs may be attached to and made part of Service
Station Sign Display Structure pursuant to Section 8-87.34c)8);
1) Signs located inside a building or structure, provided any such sign is '
neither attached to windows with its sign copy visible from the outside
,nor otherwise so located inside so as to be conspicuously visible and
readable, without intentional and deliberate effort; from outside the.
building or structure,:: provided however that any sign, or signs, which
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in the aggregate have an-area not exceeding 25~ of the window area from
which they are viewed are also permitted and need not be.included with
the computation of permitted aggregate sign. area;:
m) The flag, pennant, or insignia of any charitable, .education,
philanthropic,-civic, professional or religious organization;
n).Si.gns required to be maintained by law or governmental order, 'rule or
regulation;
o) 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;
p) Holiday decorations commonly associated-with any national,. local or.
religious holiday;
q) Signs which are within a. private recreational use and which cannot be
seen from a public street or adjacent properties;
r) Signs, with a maximucii height of eight feet and a maximum area of
twenty-four square feet, denoting the architect, engineer, contractor,
or lending agency.when_placed.on work under construction;
s) Open-house signs used in connection with .the sale of real property
subject .to the following special provisions;
1) R maximum of four open-house signs are permitted for -each
property being advertisied-for sale. Such signage. shall be
located outside the public right-of-way (which includes, but
is not limited to, the sidewalk} located adjacent. to.
property lines. Proper authorization .by the affected
private property owner, shall be secured prior to placement
of signs. ,Such signage shall be located in such a manner
that it does not disrupt the normal .flow of vehicle or
pedestrian traffic and does not block views of such traffic::
Signing is .prohibited in the center divider strip and/or
traffic islands of public streets. Such signing is not to
be adhered or attached.to any public sign post; traffic
signal or utility pole;
2) Only one of the signs utilized for each ,respective .open-
house properties shall be .located ..along a major City
' arterial. The size of the sign shall not exceed four square
feet. per side, and the height shall not exceed .four feet
above grade;
3) Open-house signs shall be permitted only during the weekend
period from IOc00 a.m. Friday through sunset on Sunday
evening, and Tuesdays from 10:00 a:m. to 1:00 p.m. Such
signing is. not to be adhered or attached to any :public sign ,ate
post, traffic signal or utility pole;.
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4) The City shall be authorized to assess all necessary costs 1
for the time spent by City personnel, or .its authorised
agents, to remove illegally located open-house signs. Iri
cases of repeated violations of requirements dealing with.
open-house signs, rights to locate new open=house .signs in
the City shall be forfeited.
Sec. 8-87.60 PEf2I~T PROC~DL]E2E
Sec . 8-87.61 COMPLII~INCE - SIGN PE~2NiIT. APPLICATION REQUIRID . With the
. exception of Permitted Signs as specified in Section 8-87.50 of this
Chapter, no person shall place or erect a sign in the .City of Dublin
without first having obtained.approval.of a Sign Permit Application from
the Director of Planning, except that it shall ,not be necessary to obtain
a Sign Permit 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. This :Chapter does not repeal or supersede a provision
of law re~~iring a building permit for the erection of a sign. Any sign
requiring building permits shall not be used until such time as a final
inspection is made.
Sec. 8-87.62 APPLICATION - CONI'IIV`I5. Application for a ,Sign Permit shall be
` made in writing upon forms furnished by the Planning Department and shall
. be accompanied with the following information:
a) Site plan, fully dimensioned showing the .location,, setbacks and
dimensions of all existing structures, existing signs, and. proposed
signs on the entire parcel;
b) Fully dimensioned building elevation(s) showing sizes and locations of
all existing and proposed wall signs (minimum scale 1/8" =.l'-0".);
c) Fully dimensioned section drawing(s) indicating horizontal clearance
between proposed freestanding sign(s) and the curb. line and projection
of any proposed wall sign(s) and projecting sign(s) from adjoining
building face(s);
d} Detailed drawings of all proposed signs. indicating the type of
letter, color scheme, cabinet colors and .material specifications
(minim~an scale 1/4" = 1' 0") ;
e) A sign inventory including type, description, size,. height and
location of all .existing and proposed signs;
f) The client or property owner's name, address and telephone number;
g) The sign erector's name, address and telephone number;
h) Structural and electrical plans as, required by the Building Code;
i) Total cost of sign construction and erection;
j). Anon-refundable fee for each Sign Permit, based°on the current City
of Dublin Planning Department Fee Schedule. `
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Sec. 8-87.63 APPLICATION - APPROVAL. ~
a),?The. Planning Director shall approve a Sign Permit Application if he
finds that:
1) the sign and/or proposed location are not prohibited under`Section
8-87.40;
2.) the sign is permitted under a specified section of this Chapter or
under a Variance granted. pursuant to Section 8-87.65 or a
Conditional Use Permit ..granted pursuant to Section 8-87:66 or an
AdRdnistrative Conditional Use Permit granted pursuant to Section
8-87.67;
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:exi,sting
conforming signs in the area; and
5) the sign, as proposed or modified, conforms to the Design Criteria
Specified, in Section 8-87..64.
b) Applications for Sign Permits shall be subject to .the same regulations,
,review,- procedures, and appeal process. as set forth in. Sections 8-95.0. ~
through 8-95.8 for Site Devlopment Review.
Sec. 8-87.64 DESIGN.CRITERIA.
a) The Planning Director shall consider the following factors in the review
of each proposed sign:.,
1) Visibility and. ;.legibility (letter, height and. .legibility,
contrast-background relationship, and 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, medians., .proximity of major intersections, signals
or stops, average traveling speed any other natural or physical
obstruction;,
4) Night-time .use considerations including intensity of illumination
(of 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:
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1) The sign shall relate to the architectural design of the building. .
An' attractive scale between the .sign, the. building and the
`r.==~~, immediate surroundings-shall be maintained;
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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 i_n density .and
as simple as is structurally safe;
5) Nhil..tiple 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 Site Development Review;.
7) Neon, bare fluorescent tubes;' or incandescent-bulbs are not
permitted except pursuant to Site Development Review;
Sec. 8-87.65 VARIANCE PROC~tktE.
a) When practical difficulty, unnecessary hardship, or a result which is
inconsistent with the purpose and intent of this Chapter occurs from the
strict application of this Chapter, .the Planning Director-may grant a.
" Variance fran the strict application of the standards pertaining to
size, height, and/or location of signs regulated by this Chapter in the
manner. prescribed by this section. No Variance may be granted from the
number of Freestanding Signs allowed. •
b) The Zoning Administrator may grant a variance only if he finds that all-
of the following conditions exist: _
1) the Variance authorized does not, constitute a. grant of .a special
privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in
the vicinity;
2) special conditions and extraordinary circumstances apply to' the
property and.do.not apply to other. properties in the vicinity, so
that the strict application of this Chapter deprives the property
of rights enjoyed by other properties;
3) the Variance authorized meets the intent and purpose sought to
. be achieved by the regulations in this Chapter; and .
4) the Variance authorized does not adversely affect the orderly
development of property and the preservation of property values in
. the vicinity:
c) The grant .of a Variance shall specify the factual basis for each
required finding.
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d) If ,the-Zoning Administrator. does not find that all of the conditions and
standards set forth in Subsection. b) of this Section exist, then he ~ ~
shall deny the application. '
e) The procedure for application, notice and hearing,.for grant or denial,
appeal and for administration of a Variance shall..be as set forth in
Sections 8-93.0 through 8-93.4
Sec. 8-87.66 SIGNS RDQUIlZIl3G QOI~IDITIONAL USE PERNIITS. The following type of
signs may be. located in required .yards, i.f a Conditional Use. Permit is
" granted in accordance with Section 8-94.0: ,
a) Directional Tract Sign, in any .District, thirty-two .square feet
maxicmm? area, twelve (12) feet maxi_mnun height, shall not be
.illuminated, and shall not be .located within .six hundred .sixty .
(660) feet of an Interstate Freeway. The size. of. the sign used
need not be included as part of the aggregate sign area permitted
on the .property.
b) Community Identification Sign, one hundred twenty. square. feet
maximum area, twenty (20) feet maximum height, shall:..be located
within one: thousand (1,000)feet of. the :City's corporation
boundary. Sign ilhunination shall not be intermittent and, sign
copy shall be limited to:
1) the name of the community;
2) information relating to the service clubs: active .in the
area;
3.) community slogans or mottos; or.
4) directional information.
c) Temporary Promotional Signs - Sixty, Day. Time., .Frame (banners,
pennants, flags, balloons, searchlights and similiar advertising
devices), when used for special promotional events, for periods
that cumulatively clo not exceed a maxim~un . of sixty days annually
(any twelve month period) and, on an individual. promotional event
basis, do not exceed fourteen consecutive days ;of display.
d) Freestanding. Signs, in .excess of twenty .foot height, located on _
parcels, or collections of parcels under common ownership and use,
four acres or greater in size, or single-use parcels one and one
half acres or greater in size, with the maximum allowable height
being between twenty and thirty-five feet. and with the proposed
size (area and height) determined through the dimensional criteria
of Section 8-87.34 and the Conditional Use Permit review .process.
e) Time/Temperature Signs, when used to promote items of general
interest to the Conamuiity such as dime, temperature and/or date.
f) Special Easement Signs, when used as part of the .permanent signage
used to designate, identify, or indicate. the name(s) or
business(es) .of the owner or occupant of a .premises in the
immediate vicinity of the premises upon which the sign is located
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where said `properties are interconnected by a traversable
vehicular roadway which is subject to a non-revocable, non-
exclusive recorded-.access easement. Said Signs may also be
` utilized to advertise the business(es) conducted, services}.
available or rendered, or the goods procured, sold, or .available
for sale upon the referenced nearby ,premises:
Sec. 8-87.67 SIGNS REQUIRIlQG ADNrtNIS~2ATIVE CONDITIONAL USE PERNaT$. The
following. types. of signs may be located in required yards if an
Administrative Conditional Use Permit is granted in .:accordance with
Sections 8-60.60.1 to 8-60.60.2.
~a). One Identification Sign .in any District, when used to. designate
the name, or the name and use, of a public building, to inform the
public as to the use of a lawful parking area, recreation-area, or
other use permeated in the. District,.Identification Signs shall
not exceed "a maximiun area of 24 square feet, unless. a greater area
- is approved through. the Administration Conditional. Use process.
.The height of Identification Signs shall. be as set forth in
Section 8-60.55;
b) Grand-opening Temporary. Promotional Signs (banners, pennants,
flags, balloons, searchlights and similar advertising devices) in
any District other than the Agricultural or Residential Districts ,
when used for bona-fide grand opening functions within sixty .days
of a business's initial occupancy and for a period not in excess
of thirty days.
c) Temporary. Promotional Signs Thirty Day-Time .Frame (banners,
pennants, flags, balloons, searchlights and similar advertising
devices) when used for special promotional events for periods that
. cumulatively do not exceed a maximum of thirty days annually (any
,.twelve month period) and, on an individual promotional event
basis,. do not exceed fourteen consecutive days of display.
d). Temporary; off-site sale or lease sign(s) which are to be intended
..for use solely as a notice of an offering for sale, lease, or
_ rental of a parcel, structure or establishment of a premises in
.the immediate vicinity of the premises upon-which the` sign is
located where said properties are interconnected by a traversable
vehicular roadway which:. is subject..to a non-revocable., non-
exclusive recorded access easement.
Sec. 8-87.70 NON-CONFORMING AMID 7Tr.FT3AT. SIGNS
Sec. 8-87.71 NONCONFORMING SIGNS.
a) All Signs, Name Plates, and their supporting members that did not c~ly
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:
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Change required to bring sign into compliance ~ Conformance Date: ,
- May 10, 1969, plus
Alteration. of lighting or movement ~ one year;.
Size. or height reduction three years;
Removal of an Advertising Sign where riot permitted one year;
Change required to bring. sign into compliance Conformance Date:
May 10. 1969; plus
Relocation on same Building Site two years;
Removal of a freestanding Business. Sign three years;'
Removal of sign painted on wall five years;
.provided, however; that any sign nonconforming in .more than one respect
shall be brought into compliance with the tune limit. of the. greatest
duration.
b} All signs, Name_Plates and their supporting members that were
rendered nonconforming 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.
nonconforming by enactment of .this ordinance,.- including signs.
previously approved through a Variance and%r Conditional Use Permit
process,. shall be brought into c~liance with the provisions. of this
Chapter on or prior to three years-,from tfie effective date of this
ordinance. All signs and .their supporting members that are rendered-
nonconforming by amendments to this Chapter enacted subsequent to the
effective date.,hereof shall be brought into compliance with the
provisions of this Chapter within three years of the effective-date
of any such amendments.
Sec. 8-87.72 SIGNS.p~SSORY ~ NONCONFORMING BUSINESS. Signs and supporting
. members which are necessary to a business or industry existing. as a
Nonconforming Use in any A. or R.Distri.ct are permitted subject to the sign
.regulations contained in .Section C-N.
Sec. 8-87.73 NON-COML'LIANCE - RF27~JVAL OR MfJDIFICATION PROCIDURE. 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 months' notification by
certified mail of the nature of the non-ccxnpliance. 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 within 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 wand owner,
the type of sign, t-he date erected, the cost of construction, revenue
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extension, and the length of time, for which the extension is being
requested.
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d) The Planning Director 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 land 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 Director finds that, upon the basis .of .the evidence
presented, .circumstances warrant it, he may grant an extension of tip
within which the sign must be removed, not exceeding a total of three
years from the date the sign became non-conforming:
Sec . 8-87.74 n T ~~T~ SIGNS S[JBJFX.T TO SCARY RF27DVAL. 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
have been abandoned by their owner, for a period of not less than 90
_ ~ days.
c) Any signs and their supporting i~nbers which have been more than 50,
percent destroyed, and the destruction is. other than facial copy
replacement, and the sign displays are not repaired within 30 days. of
the date of .their destruction.
d) Any signs and their ,supporting members whose owners, outside of.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 signs
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 SO percent of
the cost .of reconstruction of the building.
e) Any signs and their' supporting members whose owner seeks relocation
thereof and relocates the sign displays..
f} 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.
g) Any signs and their supporting members which are temporary. '
h) Any signs and their supporting members which are or may become a danger
~ to the public or, are unsafe:
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i) 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.
L : St ` Sec . 8-87.80. ENFORCED
Sec. 8-87..81 COMPLIANCE.- DDCISION OF REVIEWING .BODY.. No Building Permit may
be issued for a sign until the. decision of the reviewing 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 MAIN`I'EIVANCE - REQUIRED. Each sign shall be maintained .in a
secure and' safe condition. If the City is of the opinion that a sign is .
not secure, safe, or in a good state of repair,. it 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 city, the city may revoke. the permit to maintain the sign and may
remove the sign in the manner provided in Section 8-87.85.
Sec. 8--87.83 rr.r.Fr3Ar. SIQVS - SUNY~IARY REP'YJVAL. Illegal Signs, may be. removed
in~the following manner:
a) The Planning .Director shall give. written notice to the owner of the
premises as shown in the last equalized assessment .roll, or as .known to
him, 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
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; .
2) a copy .of the Section of this Chapter which is .being
violated; -
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 Director 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. Director finds that a
. violation of the Sign Ordinance.is .continuing to :exist, then the Zoning
Administrator may order the sign to be sunanarily 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.,perod specified the
_ City will,remove it in accordance with Section.8-87.86.
d) Each person who erects a sign which is subject to removal under .this
section is jointly and severally liable for.the cost of removal.
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e) The City may dispose of the sign sixty days after. removal by giving the
owner notice that the.:owner may.redeem the sign by paying the cost of
removal, .or if he 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. 8-87.85 MEANS OF REMf3VAL .OF n.rFr-.Ar. p,~~OR N1~'pR1~iII~IG . SIGNS. Unless
scc~e other method of removal _is approved by ..the Building Official in
writing,.. the removal of illegal and%r. nonconforming. of ,signs shall be
accomplished in, the following manner:
1) 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 away that the sign shall not thereafter be visible.
2) Other signs shall be abated by the removal of the sign,: including
its supporting members.
Sec. 8-87.86 VIOLATION-NUISANCE-ABATII~- 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, cona~ence.an action for the abatement .
thereof in-the manner provided by law. The City, may take proceedings for .
the abatement of the nuisance and make the cost of abatement a lien and a
special assessment against the property in accordance with Government Code
Section .38773, 38773.5. In addition, the cost of abatement shall be a
personal obligation of the property owner.
Sec. 8-87:87 VIOLATION - PE[~LTY. A person who violates this Chapter is
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not.more than
one thousand dollars or imprisoned in .jail for not more than six months, or
_ by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day a violation exists is a
separate offense and shall. be punished as such.
. Sec. 8-87.90 AMEDIDMII~ AMID REPEAL, SEVERABILITY
Sec. 8-87.91 AMII~IDN~7r AMID. REPEAL.
a) The following provisions of .Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Dublin Ordinance
Code regarding signs are repealed; 8-20.101_ Directional Tract ..Sign, 8-
22.9 Sign, Advertising,. 8-22.9.1 Sigri, Apartment Rental, 8-22.10 Sign,
Business, 8-22.10.1 Sign, Community Identification, '8-22.10.2 Sign,
Directional Tract, 8-22.10.3 Sign, Freestanding,.. 8.-22.11 Sign,
Identification, .8-22.11.1 Sign, Pedestrian, 8-22.11.2.~Sign, Political,
8-22.11.3 Sign, Projecting, 8-22.12-Sign, Sale or. Lease, 8-22.12.1 Sign,
Subdivision Sale, Rent or Lease, 8-22.12.2 Sign, Service Station Price,
8-22:12.3 Sign, Shopping Center Master Identification,:8-22.12.4 Sign,
Wall,. 8-22.12.5, Sign Wind, 8-22.12.6 Sign, Area, 8-25.4 (e) Accessory
. Uses: A Districts -Accessory Business Signs, 8-25.7 Signs:..A Districts,
8-30.10(a) Other Regulations: R-4 Districts - Identification Sign, 8-
45.8 Signs: H-1 Districts, 8-46.7 Signs:: C=O Districts, 8-46.7.1-Office
Building Master Identification Sign: C-O Districts, 8-47.S.Signs: C-N
Districts; 8-47.5.1 Service Station Sign Display Structure: C-N
Districts, 8-48.2 (r) Conditional Uses: C-1 Districts-Advertising Signs,
8-48.8.1 .Business Signs: G-1 ,Districts, 8-48.8.2 Low Profile .Signs: C-1
Districts, 8-48.8.3 Shopping Center Master Identification Sign(s): C-1
Districts, 8-48.8.4 Office Building Master Identification Signs: C-1
" Districts, 8-48.8.5 Service Station Sign Display Structure: C-1
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Districts, 8-49.2.(j) Conditional Uses: C-2 Districts -Advertising Sign,
8-49.6.1 Business Signs: C-2 Districts, 8-49.6.2 Low Profile Sign: C-2
Districts, 8-49.6.3 Shopping Center Master Identification Sign(s): C-2
Districts, 8=49.6.4 Office Building Master Identification Sign: C-2
Districts,.8-49.6.5 Service Station Display Structure: C-2 ,Districts,
8-50.8 Signs: M-P Districts, 8-51.3(i) Conditional Uses: M-1 Districts -
Advertising Sign, 8-51.9 Business Signs, Low Profile Sign,_ Service
Station and Sign Display Structure: M-1 Districts, 8-52.2 (b} Conditional
Uses: M-2 Districts-Advertising Sign, 8-52.9 Business Signs,. Low Profile
Sign, Service Station and .Sign Display Structure: M-2 Districts, 8-60.61
Signs, 8-60.65 Signs, Permitted, 8-.60.65.1; Signs, .Conditional Uses, 8-
60.65.2 Abatement of Signs Relating to Inoperative Functions, 8-60.66
Signs Prohibited, 8-60.67 Advertising Signs Adjacent to Scenic Routes,
8-62.10 Nonconforming Signs, 8-62.11 Nonconforming Signs, 8-62.12 Signs
Accessory to Nonconforming Business or Industry, 8-62.13 Signs Accessory
to a Building Located Within a Required Yard.
Sec..8-87.92 SEUII2ABILITY. If any Section, Subsection; Sentence, Clause; or
Phrase of this Chapter is held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such
decision does not affect the yalidity.of the rema,n;ng.portions. of. the
Chapter., The City Council declares thafi 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 2 Repeal:
'..The following provisions of Chapter 2 of Title .8 of the Dublin Ordinance _
. Code regarding signs are repealed; 8-20.101 Directional Tract Sign, 8-
22.9 Sign, Advertising, 8-22.9.1 Sign; Apartment .Rental, 8-22.10 Sign,.
Business, 8-22.10.1 Sign, Community Identification; 8-22.10.2 Sign,
Directional Tract,. 8-22.10.3 Sign, Freestanding,- 8=22.1T Sign,
Identification, 8-22.11.1 Sign, Pedestrian, 8-22.11.2 Sign, Political,
8-22.11.3 Sign, Projecting, 8-22.12 Sign, Sale or Lease,. 8-22.12.1 Sign,
Subdivision Sale, Rent or Lease, 8-22.12.2 "Sign, Service Station Price,
8-22.12.3 Sign, Shopping Center Master Identification, 8-22.12.4 Sign,
Wa11, 8-22.12.5; Sign Wind, 8=22.12..6 Sign, Area, 8-25.4 (e) Accessory
Uses: A Districts - Accessory Business.Signs, 8-25.7 Signs: .A Districts,
8-30.10 (a) Other Regulations: R-4..Districts = Identification Sign, 8-
45.8 Signs: H-1 Districts, 8-46.7 Signs: C.-0 Districts, 8-46:7.1 Office
Building Master Identification Sign: C-O Districts, 8-47.5 Signs: .C-N
.Districts, 8-47.5.1 Service Station Sign .Display: Structure: C-N
Districts, 8-48.2 (r) Conditional Uses:. C=1 Districts-Advertising Signs;
8-48.8.1 Business Signs: C-1 Districts, 8-48.8.2. Low Profi e. Signs: .C-1
Districts; 8-48.8.3 Shopping Center Master :Identification Sign(s):.C-1
Districts, 8-48.8.4 Office Building ,Master. Identification Signs: C-1
Districts, 8-48.8.5 ''Service Station Sign Display Structure: C-1
Districts, 8-49.2 (j} Conditional Uses: C-2 Districts -..Advertising Sign,
8-49.6:1 .Business Signs: C-2 Districts; 8-49.6.2 Low Profile Sign: C-2
Districts, 8-49.6.3 Shopping Center Master Identification.Sign(s):.C-2
Districts, 8-49.6.4 Office Building Master Identification Sign: C-2
Districts, 8-49.6.5 Service Station Display Structure: C-2 Districts,
8-50.8 Signs: M-P Districts, 8-51.3(1) Conditional Uses: N~1 Districts -
- Advertising Sign, 8-51..9 Business .Signs, Low Profile.Sign,: Service
Station and Sign Display Structure:-1~1 Districts, 8-52:2(b} Conditional
Uses: M-2 Districts-Advertising Szgn, =52. Bus~.ness.Signs, Low. profile
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(b) RELIGIOUS PRACTICE. No person shall be required to pay ,
_ it any fee or take out any permit for conducting or
T participating in any religious ceremony or service when
, ~ ~.,~..~,~<q such person holds a certificate or ordination as a
. Y° . r y~W*.a"~`:".~ minister, missionary, medium, healer, or clairvoyant
• (hereinafter collectively referred to as minister) from
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• maintaining a church and holding regular services and
having a creed or set of religious principles that is
_ ~ recognized by all churches of like faith; provided that
- the fees, gratuities, emoluments, and profits thereof .
• shall be regularly accounted for and paid solely to or
• ~ for the benefit of the ,bona fide church or religious
association.
Section 8. EFFECTIVE DATE AND POSTING OE 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 36933 of the Government Code
• ~ of the State of California. •
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City Of Dublin on
;:r~;~~~,.`.' ~ this 22ndday of December 1986, by the following vote:
? ,yr,.;,, , . ~ AYES
...;..~_,t.::~;~;-:::; Councilmembers Hegarty, Moffatt, Snyder, Vonheeder
=~~i'_ - "ti~'•~•~' and Mayor Jeffery
1r NOES: None
_t~':~.. - ABSENT: None
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C~P'IER 2 OF TITLE 8 OF THE CITY ,OF DUBLIN ORDIl~E :CODE
Article T - Sign, Regulations.
. Sec. .8-87:0 C~2AL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8-87.1 Declaration of Purpose and Statement of Objectives..
Sec. 8-87:2 Declaration of Policy
Sec. 8-87.10: DF'F'~''r'TONS
Definitions -Context
- a) A-Frame Sign, Portable Sigri and Sandwich Board Sign
b) Banner.Sign
c) Business Sign
d) C~ununity .Identification Sign
- e) C-2-B-40 Directory Sign
f) Directional Tract Sign
g) Directory Sign
h) Freestanding Sign
i) Identification Sign
j) Illuminated Sign.
k} Low Profile Sign
1) Non-Conforming Sign
m) Office Building Master Identification Sign
n) .Off-site Advertising Sign
o) Open House Sign
p) Primary..Bulding Frontage `
q) Projecting Sign
r) Roof-Line
s) Secondary Building Frontage
t) Service Station Sign Display Structure
u) Service Station Price Sign
v) Shopping Center Master Identification 'Sign
w) Special. Easement Sign
x) Temporary .Sign
y) Time/Te~erature Sign
z) Wall Sign
Sec. 8-87.20 GE3~2AL LINIIT.ATIONS BY LAI~ID USE DISTRICTS .
Sec. 8-87.21 A -,Agricultural District -Signs Permitted
.Seca 8-87.22 R-l, R-2 and R-S -Residential Districts= Signs Permitted
Sec. 8-87.23 P-D -Planned Development District -Signs Permitted
Sec. 8-87.24 H-1, C-1, C-2 and M-1 =Retail. Business, Commercial and
Light Industrial Districts -Signs Permitted
Sec. 8-87..25 C-0 - Ac~hni.nistrative Office District- Signs Permitted
.Sec. 8-87.26 C-N -Neighborhood Business District -Signs Permitted
Sec. 8-87.30 REJG[JLATIONS GOVERNING SIZE AND STAI~IDARDS
Sec. 8-87.31 Construction Materials.-General Requirements
Sec. 8-87.32 ,Area of Signs
Sec. 8-87.33 Wali Signs and Projecting Signs ~
Sec. 8-87.34 Freestanding Signs
Sec. 8-87.35 Alternate Types ^of Freestanding Signs
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Sec. 8-87.36 Illumination
Sec. 8-87.37 Obstruction of Traffic Signal or Motorist's Vision
Sec. 8-87.38 Freestanding Sign -Landscaping
Sec. 8-87.39 Signs Accessory to a Building Located Within a Required Yard .
Sec. 8-87.40 P'F~ITED $I(3~i AND IACATIONS :
a) Blinking, .Flashing, Fluttering Signs
b) ..Rotating, Animated Signs
c). wind signs.
d) Portable Signs.
e) Signs Affixed to a. Vehicle
f) Temporary Signs.
g) Signs With Fluorescent Properties...
h) Searchlights, Cold Air Balloons
i) .Signs Emitting Sound, Odor or Visible Matter
j) Signs With Obscene Matter
k) Signs Resembling Traffic. Control Devices
1) Illuminated Signs .Creating Traffic Hazards
m) Statuary
n) Roof Mounted Signs
Sec. 8-87.50 EST-PERMLTTID SIGNS
a) Official Public Signs or Notices
b) House Numbers, Name Plates
c) Memorial-Historical Interest Signs
d) Pedestrian Signs
e) Directional Signs
f) Political Signs
g) Sale or Lease Signs -
h) Subdivision Sale or Lease Signs -
i) Bulletin Boards
j) Tenant Wall Directory Signs.
k) Service Station Price Signs
1} Interior or Window Signs
m)~ Charitable, Education, Philanthropic, Civic,.
Professional or Religious Organization Signs
n) Signs Required by Law
o) Murals
p) Holiday Decorations
q) Signs Within Private Recreation Areas
r) Work-Under-Construction Signs
s) Open-House Signs
Sec. 8-87.60 PERMIT PRO®URE '
Sec. 8--87.61 Compliance -.Sign Permit Application Required
Sec. 8-87.62 Application -Contents
Sec. 8-87.63 Application -Approval
Sec. 8-87.64 Design Criteria
Seca 8-87.65 Variance Procedure
Sec. .8-87.66 .Signs Requiring Conditional Use Permits
Sec. 8-87.67 Signs Requiring Administrative Conditional ;Use Permits
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Sec. 8-87.70 AND TTT~~T• SIGNS.
Sec. 8-87.71 Nonconforming Signs
Sec. 8-87.72 Signs Accessory to Nonconforming Business
Sec. 8-87.73 Non-ccanpliance -Removal or .Modification Procedure
Sec. 8-87.74 Illegal Signs -Subject to Sucnnary Removal
Sec. 8-87.80 ENFO~CII~TP
Sec. 8-87.81 Cong~Liance -Decision of Reviewing Body
Sec.. 8-87.82 Maintenance -Required
Sec. 8-87.83 Illegal Signs- Summary Removal '
Sec.:8-87.84 Violation -Nuisance -Abatement
Sec. 8-87.85 Means of Removal of Illegal .and/or Nonconforming Signs
Sec. 8-87.86 Violation,- Nuisance -Abatement
Sec. 8-87.87 Violation -Penalty
Sec. 8-87.90 AN~IDMEDTr AND REPEAL, SEVERABILITY
Sec. 8-87.91 Amendment and .Repeal
Sec. 8-87.92 Severability
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ORDINANCE•' NO. 6 - 94
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
REPEALING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF 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 SZGNS 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 ILLEGAL SIGNS SUBJECT TO SUMMARY REMOVAL
Sec. 8.08.230 INVENTORY ,
Sec. 8.08.240 SIGNS LOCATED ON NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS WITHIN A REQUIRED YARD
Article VI. ENFORCEMENT ,
Sec. 8.08.250 COMPLIANCE - DECISION OF PERMITTING BODY
Sec. 8.08.260 MAINTENANCE - REQUIRED
Sec. 8.08.270 ILLEGAL SIGNS - SUMMARY REMOVAL
Sec. 8.08.280 MEANS OF REMOVAL.OF ILLEGAL AND/OR NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
Sec. 8.08.290 VIOLATION - NUISANCE-ABATEMENT
Sec. 8.08.300 SEVERABILITY
The City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as follows:
Section .l. 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.
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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:
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.
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B. Awning. Thy tc..~i Awning shall mean a structure.-.cnpoaed of canvas or other
non-rigid materials, except for the supporting framework, that extends from `
the exterior wall of a building.
C. Awnina Sign. The term Awning Sign shall mean a sign composed of flexible
materials and incorporated into an awning.
D. Banner Sian. 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 Sian. The term Billboard Sign shall mean an Off-Site Advertising
Sign.
F. Buildina 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 Sian. 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 Signe 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 Sian. 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. Freestandina Sian. 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 Signe.
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.
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M. Grand-Opening 'i~.:~porarv Promotional Signs. The'~fm 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 Sian. 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 Sian. The term Illegal Sign shall mean signs and their supporting
members which meet any of the criteria of Sec. 8.08.220.
P. Illuminated Sian. 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 Sian 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 Sian. 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 Sian. 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 Sian. 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 Sian. 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 Off-Site Temporary For Sale Or Lease Signs.
V. Off-Site Temporary For Sale or Lease Sian. 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 Temporarv For Sale or Lease Sian. 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. _
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X. open-House Signer The term Open-House Sign shalT~ean a portable sign used in
connection with the sale of residential real property.
Y. Pedestrian/Shingle Sian. 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 Bodv. 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. Projecting Sian. 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 Sian 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 Sian. 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 Sian. 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 Sian. 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 Sian. 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.
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LL. TimejTemperatui~-Sian. The term Time/Temperatur~ign, 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 Sian. 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 Sian.. 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 Sian. 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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MATRI% A
SIGN APPROVALS AND PERMITTING BODY BY ZONING DISTRICT
Sign Type A R-1, R-2, H-1 C-N C-0 C-1 C-2 & C- M-1
R-S 2-8-40
Awnin E X X BP BP BP BP BP
Bulletin Board BP BP HP BP HP HP BP BP
Comin Soon X X X BP BP BP HP BP
Communit ID X ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP
Directional Tract X ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP
Freestanding 20' E X BP ACUP X BP BP HP
or less in ht.
Freestanding X X ACUP X X ACUP ACUP ACUP
greater than 20'
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Grand-Opening X X ZC Zc ZC ZC ZC ZC
Tem Promo
Identification E 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)
Pro ram
Office Building X X ACUP ~ ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP
Master ID
off-Site ~ E ~ X~ ~ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Temporary For
Sale or Lease
en-House X Permitted X X X X~ X R
Permanent Banner X X SDR(ZA) X X SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA)
Si n
Pro'ectin E X BP BP BP BP BP ~ BP {
Service Station X X ACUP ACUP X ACUP ACUP ACUP
Dis la Structure
Service Station X X, ACUP ACUP X ACUP ACUP ACUP
Price Si n
S ecial Easement E X ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP ACUP
Temporary X X Zc ZC ZC ZC ZC zc
Promotional (30
Da
Tenant Director X X HP BP BP HP BP BP
Time Tem erature X X CUP PC CUP PC CUP PC CUP PC CUP PC CUP PC
Wall E X BP BP BP BP BP BP,
' Window X X BP BP BP BP HP HP
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Notes for Matrix A:
E Business Signs not exceeding an area of ten (10) square feet per side are
permitted per Sec. 8.08.090. and subject to Bui_ld_ing Permit
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 Uae 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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MATRI% 8 '
SIGN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Sign Type Maximum Maximum Height Maximum Area Location Copy Restrictions Additional
Section No. Number of per side in sq. Requirements * * Regulations
si ns 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); 25B bonus
if tenant space
is 100 ft. from
street.
Bulletin Hoard 1 6 ft. 24 sq. ft. 10 ft. from front Anaouncementa
Sec. 8.08.050(H) property line; pertaining to an '
Must meat all on-site church,
other yard school, community
requirements. center, park,
hospital or
institutional
buildin .
Coming Sooa 2 8 ft. 32 sq. ft. On construction Architect, Map only be
Sec. 8.08.050(C) site. engineer, placed during
contractor, time period
future business, between building
• - lender. permit and finny
occu anc .
Community ID 1 20 ft. 120 sq. ft. Service club Illumination
Sec. B.O8.050(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 8 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
si ns 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 proj
Sec. 8.08.120. Si set back from is set back Hi hwa
gn g y; into a public`
Program. the nearest from nearest Permitted within _ right-of-way.
street frontage street frontage required yards;
propertp line propertp 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 affective
temporary building in which within 60 days of
promotional signs grand-opening initial
Sec. 8.08.050(G) will occur. occupancy; 30
da 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 B 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.
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 par side in sq. Requirements * * Regulations'*
si ns 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
arcel. ublic road.
Open-House 4 per 3 ft. 4 sq. ft. on sidewalk and Open-House Annual
Sec. 8.08.050(8) property; landscaping strip encroachment
g per but cannot permit requird\
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 froz'
radius of a call 10:00 a.m. toy,
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, Copp 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 Sac. 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
si ns 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
or 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.
throu h ACUP. throu h ACUP.
Service Station 1 8 ft. 16 sq. ft. None. Name of service May be combined
Display Structure station. with Service
Sac. 8.08.050(0) ~ Station Price
Signs; In
landsca a lanter
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
Sac. 8.08.050(P) 24 sq. ft for 4 Station Display
fuel roducts. 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 canter. Freestanding
business the sign sign; Business
advertises. located on parcel
w/o direct access
or frontage on
improved ROW;
must be conne~_,d
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 8 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 I .
Section No. Number of per side in sq. Requirements * * Regulations
si ns 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 daps per
permit; 15
consecutive
calendar dap
waiting period
between ermits.
Tenant Directory 1 N/A 12 sq. ft. At entrance of Listing of tenant None
Sec. 8.08.050(5) building on as 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.__J
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
si
Wall 1 per 2 ft. 6 in. 1 sq. ft. per 1 per business ar N/A May project 12
Sac. 8.08.110 business lineal ft. of tenant frontage inches by right,
or tenant Tenant with maximum of 30 inches w/
frontage Frontage; 25 three frontages. ACIIP. Max. sign
as sq..ft. to length of 24 ft.
permitted maximum of 150
by Sec. sq. ft (250
S.U8.110 sq. ft. with
(S)(5). SDR); 25$ boaus~ l
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. 258 of contiguous
window area.
* Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are is addition to those identified in Sections
8.08.110 and 8.08.120. '
Matrix B does not reflect Sxempt Signs is 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. Comirig 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 Sians. Freestanding Signs are permitted per Section
8.08.120 and in Section 8.08.040 Matrix B.
G. Grand-Opening Temporary Promotional Sians. 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 Sians. 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 Sian. 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 Sians. 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, lease or
exchange by the owner or his or her agent and the name, address
and phone number of the agent and/or agency and directions;
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;
8. all signs shall be constructed of wood, plywood, metal or other
rigid material; and
9. no sign shall be placed on a private or public right-of-way.
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 and the greenway between the sidewalk and
the curb) where such signage endangers the safety of persons or
property, disrupts the normal flow of vehicle or pedestrian
traffic, blocks 'views of such traffic, blacks ingress into or
egress from any residence or place of business, or restricts a
sidewalk to less than thirty-two (32) 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;
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9. The City shall be authorized to assess 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 shall be forfeited.
10. - Proper authorization by the affected private property owner shall
be secured prior to placement of signs on private property.
L: Pedestrian/Shinale Sians. 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 Sians. Projecting Signs are permitted per Sec. 8.08.110.
O. Service Station Sian 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 Sians. 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;
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)
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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 Sians. 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 GENERAL
REGULATIONS. ,
R. Temporary Promotional Sians. 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 Sians. 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 GENERAL
REGULATIONS.
U. Wa11 Signs. Wall Signs shall be permitted pe'r Section 8.08.110.
V. Window Sians. 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. Sigriage 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
visibility of signage to the greatest degree possible while still providing
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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. Zoning Districts. These regulations shall apply in the C-N, C-O,
C-1, C-2, C-2-B-40, H-1 and M-1 Zoning Districts.
2. Computation Of Sian 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 Sian 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 Sian 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 A1T Legal Existing Sian Cabinets on a Tenant Frontage. All
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. Structures greater
than eighteen (18) feet in height may have a wall sign up to three
(3) feet tall and fourteen (14) feet wide with forty-two (42)
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 unless exceeded
through approval of a Master Sign Program pursuant to Section
8.08.130.
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 Siang on Buildings Distant From .Street. A tenant apace 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 Sians 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.
5. Maximum Wall Sian Length. Wall signs may have a. maximum length of
twenty-four (.24) feet. This standard may be increased with a Site
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C: PROJECTING SIGNS
1. Clearance of Proiectina 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 Proiectirig Signs. Projecting Signs shall only be
located on the middle one-third of the front wall of a building.
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This requirement may be modified by means of an Administrative
Conditional Use Permit.
3. Number of Proiectina Sians. Only one Projecting Sign shall be
permitted for each business located on the site.
4. Proiectina Sian 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. Proiectin~Si~n
Projection
LimitProjection
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 aide 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.
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K. be limited to one Freestanding Sign per parcel unless more than one
Freestanding Sign were allowed pursuant to a Master Sign Program.
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 a1T 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. E%EMPT 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. Holidav Lights And Decorations. Holiday lights and decorations commonly
associated with any national, local or religious holiday erected no
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sooner than forty-five (45) calendar days before the holiday and removed
within fourteen (14) calendar days following the holiday.
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. Lotterv Sians. 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 Sians. Official Public Signs.
I. On-Site Temporary For Sale Or Lease Sians. 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, lease or exchange by the
owner or his or her agent and the name address and phone number of
the owner or agent and/or agency and directions;
5. be constructed of wood, plywood, metal or other rigid material;
and
6. not be placed on a private or public right-of-way.
J. Private Recreational Sians. Signs which are within private recreational
property and which cannot be seen from a public street or adjacent
. properties.
K. Temporary Political Sians. Temporary political signs provided they
shall:
1. Be removed within 10 calendar days .following the election; and
2. Be placed on private property; and
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3. Be no more-than sixteen (16) square feet per side. in area per
individual sign and up to eighty (80) square feet of maximum
aggregate area per lot; and
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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 Sians. 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. 8.08.150. PROHIBITED SIGNS. The following signs, or signs which contain the
following elements, are prohibited:
A. A-Frame Sians. Any A-Frame Sign, Portable Sign or. sandwich Board Sign.
B. Billboard Sians. 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 Deroaatorv Sians. 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 Sians. Any sign which rotates, moves, or contains
moving parts or depicts animation in any manner.
J. Sians Extending Above Roof Rid'ae. Any sign which extends above the roof
ridge line or parapet.
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K. Sians 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. Sians 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 Sians. Statuary when used for advertising purposes.
O. Temporarv Sians. 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.
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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
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 a Sign 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 SZGNS.
A. All signs and their supporting members that were rendered non-conforming
by enactment of Ordinance 7-86, including signs previously approved
through a Variance and/or Conditional Use Permit process and were not
brought into compliance with the provisions Of this Chapter on or prior
to three (3) years from the effective date of ordinance 7-86 and thus
became illegal, and any signs made non-conforming by this ordinance,
shall be considered to be legal non-conforming signs.
Sec. 8.08.220 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
has been abandoned by its owner, for a period of not less than ninety
(90) days.
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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. 8.08.230 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. 8.08.240 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
Seca 8.08.250 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. 8.08.260 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
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.
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Zoning Administrator, the Zoning Administrator may revoke the permit to
maintain the. sign and may remove the sign in the manner provided in Section
8.08.280 MEANS OF REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL AND/OR NON-CONFORMING SIGNS.
Sec. 8.08.270 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 8.08.280 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."8.08.280 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:.
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.
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B. Other signs shall be abated by the removal of the sign, including its
supporting members.
Sec. 8.08.290 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. 8.08.300 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 22nd day
of August, 1994, by the following votes:
Ayes: Councilmembers Burton, Houston, Howard, Moffatt and
Mayor Snyder ~
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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ORDINANCE'NO.20 - 97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
REPEALING, RENUMBERING OR AMENDING
CERTAIN EXISTING ZONING PROVISIONS AND
CERTAIN MUNICIPAL CODE PROVISIONS
AND ADOPTING A REVISED ZONING ORDINANCE
The City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1. The current Dublin Zoning Ordinance was prepared in 1967 by Alameda County
and was adopted by the City of Dublin when it incorporated in 1982. The Zoning
Ordinance has been amended frequently over time, but has undergone no comprehensive
revision.
2. Additional zoning regulations are set forth in Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal
Cade and include Chapter 8.08, Signs; Chapter 8.12, Density Bonus; Chapter 8.20,
Water Efficient Landscaping; and Chapter 8.24, Inclusionary Zoning. .
3. In 1985, the City adopted its first general plan. The General Plan has also been
amended frequently over time, including a major amendment in the form of the 1993
Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and a related Specific Plan, both of which
require implementation through the Zoning Ordinance.
4. In 1996, the City began the process of revising the Zoning Ordinance to be
consistent with the amended General PIan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, as well
as to streamline and update zoning provisions and processes. The revised Zoning
Ordinance is attached hereto as Attachment 1. The revised Ordinance is intended to
replace the existing Zoning Ordinance, past amending ordinances, Chapter 7.56 of the
Dublin Municipal Code, and the existing chapters. in Title 8 and other Zoning-related
chapters of the Dublin Municipal Code.
5. Numerous public hearings and study sessions have been conducted on the draft
Zoning Ordinance, including August 6, 1996; September 24, 1996; November 12, 1996;
November 26, 1996; January 14, 1997; March 11, 1997; Apri122, 1997; and June 24,
1997. A joint City CounciUPlanning Commission study session on the Zoning
Ordinance was held on May 6, 1997.
6. Pursuant to CEQA, staff prepared an Initial Study on the draft Zoning Ordinance.
Based on the Initial Study, staff recommended that the draft Ordinance be found exempt
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from review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general exemption for
activities where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of significant
environmental effect. ~ -
7. Final Planning Commission review of the revised Zoning Ordinance and the draft
CEQA exemption was scheduled for a noticed public hearing on July 22, 1997, at which
tune the Planning Commission considered all comments and testimony received at the
hearing.
8. Based on the comments and testimony received at the hearing, and on staff
reports and evidence in the record, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 97-15,
dated July 22, 1997. Resolution 97-15 recommended that the City Council find the
Zoning Ordinance revision project exempt from CEQA review and that the Council
adopt the draft Zoning Ordinance revision. The resolution also set forth the reasons for
the Planning Commission's recommendations.
9. The City Council considered the Planning Commission's recommendations at a
noticed public hearing on August 19, 1997, at which time the City Council considered
all comments and testimony received at the hearing.
10. Based on the comments and testimony received at the hearing, the City Council
adopted Resolution No. i03 - 97 finding the Zoning Ordinance xevision project exempt
from CEQA under CEQA guidelines 15061 (b) (3).
Section 2 Sign Ordinance, History & Le 'dative Intent. The sign regulations of
the City of Dublin were first adopted by Ordinance No. 1 an 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 was amended
by Ordinance No.'s 6-87, 18-88, 9-89, and Sections 13 & 14 of Ordinance No. 6-92.
The current sign regulations were adopted by Ordinance No. 6-94. In enacting this
Ordinance it is the intent of the City Council to amend, clarify and.reenact the existing
sign regulations and to continue having all sign regulations in 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, and in
certain situations, provide greater flexibility regarding sign size and placement. No
signs which are conforming under the current sign regulations (Ordinance No. 6-94) will
be made non-conforming by enactment of this Ordinance. Certain signs which axe non-
conforming under the existing sign regulations will remain non-conforming under this
Ordinance. This Ordinance will continue to pravide 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 ofnon-.conforming signs not be more restrictive
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than the amortization period set forth in Dublin's sign regulations, as originally enacted
by Ordinance No.'s 1 and 13 and as currently in effect pursuant to Ordinance No. 6-94.
Section 3 Adoption. A revised Zoning Ordinance renumbering existing
provisions, amending existing provisions, and adding new provisions, all as set forth in
Chapters 8.04 through 8.144 to Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code, as set forth in
Attachment 1, and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby adopted.
Section 4 Renumbering. The following provisions of the Dublin Municipal
Code are hereby renumbered as shown in Attachment 1: Chapter 8.12, Development
Agreements; Chapter 8.16, Density Bonus; Chapter 8.20, Water Efficient Landscaping;
Chapter 8.24, Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance. Nor. No. 5-84, Second Units in R I
districts, is hereby renumbered as shown in Attachment 1.
Section 5. ReQea1• The following Ordinances are hereby repealed.
1. The existing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance 13, insofar as it continued in effect
Chapters 1 and 2 of Title 8 of the Alameda. County Code.
2. Ordinance 23 establishing the jurisdiction of the Planning Diurector and the
Planning Commission with regard to various zoning and planning matters.
3. Ordinance 17-84, Newspaper Recycling Bins:
4. Ordinance 18-84, Arts and Crafts Fairs.
5. Ordinance 3-86, Recreational Vehicles.
6. Ordinance 15-86, Fortunetelling.
7. Ordinance 3-87, establishing Chapter 7.56 of the Dublin Municipal Code,
Swimming Pool Enclosures.
9. Ordinance 28-87, Sleeping in Vehicles.
10. Ordinance 3-92, Massage Establishments.
11. Ordinance 6-92, amendments to the Municipal Code relating to Condifional Use
Permit; Admunistrative Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review process
{except Section I3 & 14 related to sign regulations, which were previously repealed by
ti. Ordinance Number 6-94).
12. Ordinance 4-94, Planned Developments.
3
13. Ordinance 6-94, establishing Chapter 8.08 of.the Dublin Municipal Code, Signs.
14. Ordinance 8-95, Outdoor Sales..
5
15. Ordinance 17-96, Hazardous Waste Facilities
16. Ordinance 14-97, Planned Developments.
Section 6 Severability. Tf any part of this Ordinance or the application thereof to
any person is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance and the application of such _
provisions to other persons shall not be affected thereby.
Section 7 Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30
days following its adoption.
Section 8 Postin .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 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dublin
this 2nd day of September, 1997.
AYES: Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Howard, Lockhart and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
ABSTAIlV: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor
ATTEST:
ty Cler
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RESOLUTION N0.6 - 00
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
ESTABLISHING THE ENFORCEMENT POLICY
FOR THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BUILDING CODE, HOUSING CODE, AND
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ORDINANCE; AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0.234-99
WHEREAS, on November 4, 1997, the City Council of the City of Dublin did adopt.Resolution
No. 134-97 establishing a policy for enforcement of Zoning, Building, Housing and Property Maintenance
violations; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 234-99 identified both Administrative Procedures and Enforcement
Policies; and
WHEREAS, the actual procedures for enforcing a particular law and already covered iri City
Ordinances and applicable sections of the State Law, however, this resolution provides additional
clarification of enforcement provisions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous of revising the Enforcement Policy for Zoning, Building,
Housing and Property Maintenance Ordinance Violations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires that certain enforcement issues be enforced without a
complaint and that others be enforced on a complaint basis only; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to rescind Resolution No. 234-99 for minor amendments regarding
sign regulations and adopt a new resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: the City Council does hereby adopt the "Enforcement
Policy for the Zoning Ordinance, Building Code, Housing Code, and Property Maintenance Ordinance",
attached hereto as identified as Exhibit 1.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: the City Council does hereby rescind Resolution No. 234-99.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: the City Council does hereby direct Staffto provide one verbal
warning and one written warning (unless circumstances dictate more) on all enforcement issues regarding
the Zoning Ordinance, Building Code, Housing Code, and Property Maintenance Ordinance, followed by
citations and fees.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18~' day of January, 2000.
AYES: CounciYmembers McCormick, Zika, Dice Mayor Lockhart and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Howard
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor
ATTEST:.
C' Clerk
KZ/G/1-18-00/reso-enforce.do
ATTACHMENT 8
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ENFORCEMENT POLICY FOR THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BUILDING CODE, HOUSING CODE,
AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ORDINANCE
This procedure is to be followed in investigating complaints about and enforcing possible violations of the
Zoning Ordinance, Building Code, Housing Code, and Property Maintenance Ordinance.
A..THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE ENFORCED ON A COMPLAINT BASIS:
1. -Home Occupations.
2. -Sheds visible over fences and walls.
3. Sign Regulations with the exception of those signs identified in B-4, B-5, B-15, B-16, and B-17
below.
B. THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE ENFORCED WITHOUT A COMPLAINT:
1. Building work actually observed to be under construction without permits.
2. Violations observed on property where the inspector has a legitimate reason to be on the property,
such as a routine follow-up on a Variance or Conditional use Permit, or when inspecting
construction under a permit. `
3. Conditions brought to the attention of the City in any manner which involve public health and
safety.
4. A-frame signs.
5. Banner signs without permits
6. Living or sleeping in vehicles parked or stored on a lot.
7. Location of required parking spaces.
8. Outdoor display of merchandise.
9. Off-street recreational vehicle parking.
10. Parking of unlicensed or inoperable vehicles.
11. Parking within a designated parking space.
12. Property Maintenance Ordinance.
13. Repair of automobiles or other vehicles which are not registered to the occupant of a residence.
14. Repair or dismantling of a vehicle in front of a residence.
15. .Temporary political signs.
16. Temporary promotional signage related to balloons, pennants and streamers.
17. Vehicle signs.
18. Violations of the Zoning Ordinance relating to Temporary Outdoor Sale Not Related to On-Site
Established Businesses. Such a sale would be by anon-Dublin business that is not an on-site
established Dublin business with all necessary licenses and permits.
SIMILAR VIOLATIONS IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA FOR WHICH A COMPLAINT IS NOT
RECEIVED.
In establishing this policy, the City Council recognizes that a person whose property is being investigated
may poirit out several similar violations in the immediate area. It may be inequitable to require abatement
of a violation when the same violation may exist in the immediate vicinity and is not investigated because
Exhibit 1
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a complaint is not received. In such situations any violation in the immediate vicinity which is similar in
nature and readily visible or which is pointed out to the investigator will be enforced as though a
complaint had been registered.
ANONYMOUS COMPLAINTS.
All anonymous complaints will be investigated. However, no action will be taken on anonymous
complaints where the City Manager, Community Development Director or.Building Official determines
that the matter does not warrant further action. These cases would be closed following the investigation
and a determination by the City Manager, Community Development Director or Building Official.
COMPLAINT INFORMATION
Any person making a complaint shall give their name, address, and phone number. This is necessary so
that the complainant can be contacted and advised of the status of the investigation. It may also be
necessary to contact the complainant to secure additional information regarding the problem.
INVESTIGATIONS OF COMMPLAINTS ARE NOT PUBLIC RECORDS
Section 6254 of the Government Code provides that records of investigations of complaints are not public
records. Therefore, investigations of complaints will be kept confidential and information will not be
disclosed except as required by a court order.
RESOtUTI01V NO. 150-09
A RESOLUTION OF THL~~ITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
ESTABLISHING THE ENFORCEMENT POLICY FOR THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BUILDING
CODE, HOUSING CODE, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ORDINANCE, AND
ENCROACHMENT PERMITS; AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0.6-00
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2000, the Dublin City Council adopted Resolution No. 6-00
establishing a policy enforcing Zoning, Building, Housing and Property Maintenance violations;
and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 6-00 identified both Administrative .Procedures and
Enforcement Policies; and
WHEREAS, the actual procedures for enforcing a particular law were already covered in
City Ordinances and applicable sections of the State Law, however, this resolution provides
additional clarification of enforcement provisions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous of revising the Enforcement Policy for Zoning
Ordinance, Building Code, Housing Code, and Property Maintenance Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires that certain enforcement issues be enforced without
a complaint and that others be enforced on a complaint basis only; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to rescind Resolution No. 6-00 for minor amendments
.regarding the enforcement of Conditions of Approval, Conditionally Permitted Uses, and
Encroachment Permits and adopt a new resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City 'Council does hereby adopt
the "Enforcement Policy for the Zoning Ordinance, Building Code, Housing Code, Property
Maintenance Ordinance, and Street Encroachment Permits" attached hereto as Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby rescind
Resolution No. 6-00.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6~' day of October 2009, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Hildenbrand, Scholz, and Mayor Sbranti
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
~ '
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk .
Reso No. 150-09, Adopted 10-6-09, Item 8.4 Page .1 of 1
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ENFORCEMENT POLICY FOR THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BUILDING CODE, HOUSING
CODE, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ORDINANCE,
AND STREET ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
This procedure is to be followed in investigating complaints about and enforcing possible violations of the
Zoning Ordinance, Building Code, Housing Code, Property_ Maintenance Ordinance, and Encroachment
Permits.
A. THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE ENFORCED ON A COMPLAINT BASIS:
1. Home Occupations
2. Sheds visible over fences and walls.
3. Sign Regulations with the exception of those signs identified in B-4, B-5, B-15, and B-17
below.
4. Basketball hoops in the public right-of--way.
B. THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE ENFORCED WITHOUT A COMPLAINT
1. Building work observed to be under construction without permits.
2. Violations observed on property where the inspector has a legitimate reason to be on the
property, such as a routine follow-up on a Variance or Conditional Use Permit, or when
inspecting construction under a permit.
3. Conditions brought to the attention of the City in any manner which involves public health
and safety.
4. A-frame signs.
5. Banner signs without permits.
6. Living or sleeping in vehicles parked or stored on a lot.
7. Location of required parking spaces.
8. Outdoor display of merchandise.
9. Off-street recreational vehicle parking.
10. Parking of unlicensed or inoperable vehicles.
11. Parking within a designated parking space.
12. Property Maintenance Ordinance.
13. Repair of automobiles or other vehicles in the driveway which are not registered to the
occupant of a residence.
14. Repair or dismantling of vehicles in front of a residence.
1 S. Temporary political signs. '
16. Temporary promotional signs including balloons, pennants and streamers.
17. Vehicle signs.
18. Violations of the Zoning Ordinance relating to a Temporary Outdoor Sale Not Related to
On-Site Established Businesses. Such a sale would be by anon-Dublin business that is not
an on-site established Dublin business with all necessary licenses and permits.
19. Conditions of Approval.
20. Conditional uses operating without a Conditional Use Permit.
21. Encroachments which require a permit.
EXHIBIT A
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C. SIMILAR VIOLATIONS IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA FOR WHICH A COMPLAINT IS
NOT RECEIVED.
In establishing this policy, the City Council recognizes that a person whose property is being
investigated may point out several similar violations in the immediate area. It maybe
inequitable to require abatement of a violation when the same violation may exist in the
immediate vicinity and is not investigated because a complaint is not received. In such
situations any violation in the immediate vicinity which is similar in nature and readily visible
or which is pointed out to the investigator will be enforced as though a complaint had been
registered.
D. ANONYMOUS COMPLAINTS -
All anonymous complaints will be investigated. However, no action will be taken on
anonymous complaints where the City Manager, Community Development Director, Public
Works Director, or Building Official determines that the matter does not warrant further
action. These cases would be closed following the investigation and a determination by the
City Manager, Community Development Director, Public Works Director, or Building
Official.
E. COMPLAINT INFORMATION
Any person making a complaint can give their name, address, and phone number. This is
necessary so that the complainant can be contacted and advised of the status of the
investigation. It may also be necessary to contact the complainant to secure additional
information regarding the problem.
F. INVESTIGATIONS OF COMPLAINTS ARE NOT PUBLIC RECORDS
Section 6254 of the Government Code provides that records of investigations of complaints
are not public records. Therefore, investigations of complaints will be kept confidential, and
information will not be disclosed except as required by a court order.