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:IT OF SAN BERN~INO - REQUEST FO~OUNCIL ACTION
om:
Al Boughey, Director
Subject:
Development Code Amendment No. 94-08,
to modify sign regulations pertaining to
billboards/off-site signs and to establish
criteria for freeway signs for qualifying
businesses.
)ept: Planning & Building Services
late:
November 10, 1994
MCC Date: December 12, 1994
;ynopsis of Previous Council Action:
On June 2, 1989, the MCC adopted the General Plan which contains policies on the placement of new
billboard signs in the city.
On June 3, 1991, the Development Code, adopted to implement the General Plan, became effective by action
of the MCC.
~ecommended Motion:
That the Hearing be closed and that the Ordinance be adopted, based on the Findings of Fact, Exhibit 2.
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Contact person: A 1 BouQhev
Supportingdata.l~hed: Staff Reoort; Ordinance
Phone: 384-5057
Werd: Citvwide
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: N/A
Source: (Acct. No.1
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Council Notes:
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- REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT:
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT (DCA) NO, 94-08
REQUEST/LOCATION: This proposed amendment modifies Chapter 19.22,
Sections 19.22.030, 19.22.060(G), 19.22.080, and 19.22.150, and
Chapter 19.14, Section 19.14.030(6) and (7) of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code (Development Code) to revise the definitions
relating to billboards and off-site signs and to add criteria which
would allow a qualifying business a freeway sign. The request is
Citywide.
KEY ISSUES: The key issues are as follows:
* The Mayor and Common Council adopted the General Plan
June 2, 1989.
* In May of 1991, the Mayor and Common Council adopted the
Development Code, previously Titles 18 and 19 of the City
of San Bernardino Municipal Code.
* General Plan Policy 1.45.1 prohibits the development of
new billboards in the City, except as on-site replacement
of existing units (I1.1).
* A request has been submitted to allow an off-site sign to
be placed on an existing freeway sign structure to
advertise a business not adjacent to a freeway right-of-
way.
* Approval of the requested amendment would be a major
departure from past policy which has been not to allow
freeway signs for businesses not adjacent to the freeway
right-of-way.
* Development Code Section 19.22.030 defines Billboard or
orr-site Sign as "a sign structure advertising an
establishment, merchandise, service, or entertainment,
which is not sold, produced, manufactured, or furnished
at the property on which the sign is located.
* Development Code Section 19.22.030 defines orr-site Sign
as "Any sign which advertises or informs in any manner
businesses, services, goods, persons, or events at some
location other than that upon which the sign is located.
Off-premise sign, billboard, and outdoor advertising
structure are equivalent terms.
* There currently is no provision for off-site freeway
signs.
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Development Code Amendment 94-08
Mayor and Common Council meeting of
December S. 1994
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* The intent of General Plan Policy 1. 45.1 is to limit
signage to the parcel on which the business exists, or in
the case of a shopping center, to within the boundaries
of the commercial development.
* If this amendment is approved, it should not set a
precedent for further relaxation of the Sign Regulations,
particularly as they relate to freeway signs.
Please see the analysis section contained in Exhibit I, Staff
Report to the Planning commission for the analysis and proposed
language for this amendment.
EIIVIROIDIEN'l'AL: Pursuant to Section 15061 (b-3) of the CEQA
guidelines, the proposal to modify the definitions relating to sign
standards and regulations regarding sign placement is exempt from
CEQA as it is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to
projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect
on the environment. The proposed changes to the Development Code
are to revise the definitions relating to signs in commercial land
use designations and will not impact the environment.
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PLADING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning commission
reviewed Development Code Amendment 94-08 on November 22, 1994,
subsequent to the preparation of this staff report. Their
recommendation to the Mayor and Common Council will be given to you
at the time of the meeting.
OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL: The Mayor and
Common Council may:
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Approve Development Code Amendment
proposed, based on the Findings of Fact,
the ordinance; or
94-08 as
and adopt
2. Approve in concept and return to staff for specific
revisions; or
3. Deny Development Code Amendment 94-08.
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Development Code Amendment 94-08
Mayor and Common Council meeting of
December 5, 1994
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STAFF RBCOIIMBNDATIOII: If the Mayor and Common Council wish to
approve the Development Code Amendment, staff recommends that the
language proposed be approved based on the Findings of Fact
contained in Exhibit 2, and that the Ordinance be adopted.
Prepared by: Sandra Paulsen, Senior Planner
For: Al Boughey, Director, Planning & Building Services
EXHIBITS:
Ordinance
2. Findings of Fact
3. Planning commission Staff Report
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ORDINANCE NO.
All ORDINANCB 01' THB CITY 01' SU BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER
19.22. SBCTIONS 19.22.030, 19.22.060(G), 19.22.080, an419.22.150,
AND CHaPTBR 19.14, SBCTION 19.14.030(6) an4 (7) 01' THB SAN
BBlUIARDINO MUNICIPAL CODB (DBVBLOPMEHT CODB) MODII'YING DBI'INITIONS
DUTING TO BILLBOARDS/OI'I'-SITB SIGNS, AND ADDING CRITBRIA BY 1f1IICH
A QUALII'YING BUSINESS MAY BSTABLISH A I'DEWAY SIGN, APPLYING
CITYWIDB.
THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO 00
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SBCTION 1.
Development Code Section 19.22.030 DEFINITIONS,
is hereby amended by modifying the definitions for "Billboard or
Off-Site Sign" and "Off-Site Sign" and by adding the definition for
"Freeway Sign" to read as follows (see Attachment A, Development
Code Page 111-18, 111-19, and 111-20, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference):
19.22.030 DBI'INITIONS
"Billboard or Outdoor Advertisina Sian. Any sign structure adver-
tising an establishment, merchandise, service or entertainment,
which is not sold, produced, manufactured, located, or furnished,
at the site on which the sign is located. This does not include
Freeway Sign or Kiosk Sign.":
"Off-site Sian. Any sign which advertises or informs in any manner
businesses, services, or events at some location other than that
upon which the sign is located. This does not include Billboard or
Outdoor Advertising Sign.":
"Freewav sian. A sign adjacent to a freeway right-of-way which
advertises a freeway adjacent business, or a qualifying business in
close proximi ty to a freeway, pursuant to the provisions of
19.22.080(4) of this Chapter."
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SBCTO 2. Section 19.22.060, ~OHIBITED SIGNS, is hereby
amended by re-Iettering subsections E through 0 to F through P;
adding a new subsection E; and modifying subsection H to read as
follows: (see Attachment B, page III-25 of the Development Code,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference)
19.22.060 PROHIBITBD SIGNS
"E. Billboards or Outdoor Advertising signs, except as
permitted by Section 19.22.080 of this Chapter."
"H. Off-site signs, except as permitted by Section
19.22.080."
SBCTION 3. Section 19.22.080 is hereby amended to add subsection
(4) to read as follows: (see Attachment C, page III-28 of the
Development Code, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference)
19.22.080 OFF-SITB SIGNS
"4. FREEWAY SIGNS. Off-site freeway signs are permitted for
businesses in close proximity to the freeways if ALL of
the following conditions are met.
A. The subject business is within 750 feet of the
freeway right-of-way.
B. The subject business is a single tenant with gross
floor area of 50,000 square feet or greater.
c. There is an existing freeway sign to which the
subject business may attach a new sign face.
D. Freeway signs shall be installed in the following
manner:
(1) The sign area for the new freeway sign
shall be equal to or less than the
existing sign.
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The new sign shall have an opaque
background to give the appearance of
channel letters when illuminated.
(3) The existing sign structure shall be in
conformance with current Development Code
standards."
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SBCTIOH 4. Section 19.22.150, Table 022.01, SIGN REGULATIONS BY
LAND USE CATEGORY is hereby amended by adding to subsections
C(l) (f), 0(1) and 0(2) (b) the following language: (see attachment
0, pages 111-35, and 111-39 of the Development Code, attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference)
19.22.150, TABLB 022.01, SIGH RBGULATIOHS BY LAIID USB CATI!lGORY
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MAXIMUM NUMBER
REMARKS
"Freeway (off-site)
1 double-faced sign
per qualifying business
Pursuant to
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SBCTION 5.
19.22.080(4)"
section 19.14.030(6) is hereby amended to read as
follows: (see attachment E-1, page 11-175 of the Development Code,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference)
19.14.030(6) FRBBWAY ADJACENT SIGNS
"A. Freeway adjacent signs are limited to identifying the
complex, major anchor tenant, structure, or company
occupying the site, or a qualifying off-site business,
pursuant to section 19.22.080 (4) of this Development
Code.
B. Freeway adjacent signs are permitted on parcels with more
than 300 feet of freeway frontage in addition to other
signs allowed.
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Qe identification along ~reeway frontage will be
limited to monument-type signs developed for freeway
visibility. These signs are to be located within the
individual building site in the landscape setback running
parallel to the freeway. The sign shall be perpendicular
to the freeway. Location shall be approximately midway
between side property lines.
Projects over 5 acres in size with more than 1,000 feet
of freeway frontage may be permitted 2 freeway adjacent
signs at the discretion of the Commission. These signs
shall not be placed closer than 600 feet to each other.
All other regulations shall apply.
E. Buildings such as hotels and restaurants, fronting the
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freeway are entitled to have a freeway monument sign and
a building sign visible from the freeway.
F. The maximum overall installed sign height shall be 25
feet, with a maximum sign face height of 22 feet. The
monument or supporting structure shall consist of an area
equal to the sign face or copy area. The maximum height
of the sign panel shall be 7 feet, the maximum width
shall be 25 feet, and the total sign area shall not
exceed 125 square feet per face. If the site grade is
substantially lower than the freeway grade, or there is
substantial existing landscaping which prevents adequate
sign visibility, the allowable sign area of 125 square
feet may be added to the maximum permissible wall sign
area in accordance with Chapter 19.22 (Sign Regulations) .
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the landscape~uffer that is removed to
the installation of any sign shall be
replaced with a minimum 48 inch box tree."
SBCTION s. Section 19.14.030(7) is hereby amended by modifying
Subsection H to read as follows: (see Attachment E-2, page !!-176
reference)
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SectioD 19.14.030(7) PROHIBITBD SIGHS
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Off-premise signs, except as permitted
19.22.080 of this Development Code."
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AlII ORd'ftfAIICB 01' THB CITY 01' SAlII BBRNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTBR
19.22, SBCTIONS 19.22.030, 19.22.010, 19.22.080, AND 19.22.150, AND
2 CHAPTBR 19.14.030(1) AND (7) 01' THE SAlII BBRNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODB
(DIIV1ILOPMBNT CODB) MODIFYING DBFINITIONS ULATING TO
3 BILLBOARDS/OFF-SITB SIGNS, AND ADDING CRITBRIA BY WHICH A
QUALIFYING BUSINESS MAY BSTABLISH A I'UBWAY SIGN, APPLYING
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I HEREBY CERTIFY
that the
foregoing ordinance was duly
adopted by the Mayor
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and Common Council of the City of San
meeting thereof, held on the
, 1994, by the following vote, to wit:
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The foregoing ordinance is hereby approved this
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form and legal content:
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city of San Bernardino
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A-Frame Sign. A fr~tading sign usually hinged at the v'\ or attached in a similar
~anner, and W1d~t the bottom to form a shape siIJlbel to the letter "A". Such
Signs are ususally designed to be portable, hence they are not considered permanent
signs.
Anchor Tenant. A shopping center key tenant, usually the largest or one of the largest
tenants located within the shopping center, which serves to attract customers to the cen-
ter through its size, product line, name, and reputation. The term anchor tenant is inter-
changable with the term major tenant. MC 834 5-19-92
Animated or Movin~ Sig1l. Any sign which uses movement, lighting, or special
materials to depict action or create a special effect or scene.
AwniI\i. Canoro'. or Marquee SiK:Jl. A nonelectric sign that is printed on, painted on, or
attached to an awning, canopy, or marquee and is only permitted on the vertical surface
or flap.
Bann.... Flar. Pennant or Balloon. Any cloth, bunting, plastic, paper, or similar material
used for advertising purposes attached to or pinned on or from any structwe, staff,
pole, line, framing, or vehicle, including captive balloons and inflatable signs but not in-
cluding offidal flags of the United States, the State of California, and other states of the
nation, counties, munidpalities, official flags of foreign nations and nationally or inter-
nationally recognized organizations.
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Beonch SiiJ'. Copy painted on any portion of a bus stop bench.
Billboard or Outdoor Advertisinq Siqn. Any sign structure
advertising an establishment, merchandise, service, or
entertainment, which is not sold, produced, manufactured,
located, or furnished at the site on which the sign is
located. This does not include Freeway Sign or Kiosk Sign.
Buildinr Face and / or Frontare. The length of the single front building elevation in
which the primary entrance to the business is located. If more than 1 business is located
in a single building, then such length shall be limited to that portion which is occupied
by each individual business.
Chanieable Copy SiK:Jl- A sign designed to allow the changing of copy through
manual, mechanical, or electrical means including time and temperature.
Civic Event Si&1'- A temporary sign, other than a commerd.al sign, posted to advertise a
dvic event sponsored by a public agency, school, church, dvic-iraterna1 organization. 01'
similar noncommercial organization.
Commerdal Seasonal SiK:Jl. An "open" or "closed" window sign, posted on a seasona1
basis.
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Construction Si~ temporary sign erected on the pO on which constructi .
t~g place: limit~to the duration of the construction, indicating the names ;~~ ar-
~tect.s' engmeers, landscape architects, contractors, or similar artisans, and the owner
~manQal s.upporters, sponsors, and similar individuals or firms having a major role or '
mterest WIth respect to the structure or project.
DirPmonal Sijpl. Signs limited to directional messages, prindpally for pedestrian or
vehicular traffic, such as "one way", "entrance", or "exit".
Dirertol:Y Sijpl. A sign for listing the tenants or OCCUpants and their suite numbers of a
building or center.
Doubl~faced Sijpl. A single structure designed with the intent of providing copy on
both SIdes.
Eaveline. The bottom of the roof eave or parapet.
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Flashing Sijpl. A sign that contains an intermittent or sequential flashJng light source.
Freestanding SiiJl. A sign which is supported by 1 or more uprights, braces, poles, or
other similar structural components that is not attached to a bui1c:lina or buildina.
Freeway Sian. A sign adjacent to a freeway right-of-way which
advertises a freeway adjacent business, or a qualifying
business in close proximity to a freeway, pursuant to the
provisions of 19.22.080(4) of this Chapter.
Futun> TPnant IdPntification Sig1l_ A temporary sign which identifies a tuture use of a
site or building.
Grand Qpenini' A promotional activity not exceeding 30 calendar days used by newly
established businesses, within 2 months after occupancy, to inform the public of their
location and service available to the community. Grand Opening does not mean an an-
nual or occasional promotion of retail sales by a business.
Hei ght of Sig1l. The greatest vertical distance measured from the existing grade at the
mid-point of the sign support(s) that intersect the ground to the highest element of the
sign.
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Hnliday n-nr~. Temporary signs, in the na~"'\decorations, clearly inciden-
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Identification SiiJ'. A sign providing the name, type of business, or the name and logo
in combination, identifying a particu1ar business establishment.
m~ial Sip. Any of the following: a sign erected without first complying with all or.
dinances and regulations in effect at the time of its construction and erection or use; a
sign that was legally erected, but whose use has ceased, or the structure upon which the
display is placed has been abandoned by its owner, not maintained, or not used to iden-
tify or advertise an ongoing business for a period of not less than 90 days; a sign that
was legally ere<:ted which later became nonconforming as a result of the adoption of an
ordinance, the amortization period for the display provided by the ordinance rendering
the display nonconforming has expired, and conformance has not been accomplished.;
a sign which is a danger to the public or is unsafe; a sign which is a traffic hazard not
aea.ted by relocation of streets or highways or by acts of the Oty 01' County.
muminated Sip. A sign with an artifidaI light source fOl' the purpose ofUghting the
sign.
In!lltitutional Sip. A sign identifying the premises of a church, school. hospital, rest
home, or similar institutional fadUty.
Kiosk. An off-premise sign used for din!cting people to the sales office or DIOdeIs 01.
residential subdivision project. Design details of such signs lie shown as Figure 16.01
under Section 19.22.080 (2)(C) of this Chapter.
l.gsg. An established identifying symbol or mark ~ssodated with a business or busi-
ness entity. MC 834 5-19-92
~ Sip. An established trademark or symbol identifying the use of. building.
Monument SiiJ'. An independent structure supported &om grade to the bottou. of the
sign with the appearance of having. solid base.
Nonconforminl Sip'- A legaIly established sign which fails to amform to the regula-
tions of this Chapter.
Off-site Sian. Any sign which advertises or informs in any
manner businesses, services, or events at some l01at~n Oth~~
than that upon which the sign is .lo.cated. Th S oes n
include Billboard or Outdoor Advert1s1ng sign.
Qpen Hn...... SiiJ'. A temporary sign posted to indicate. saIesperson is available to rep-
resent the property subject to sale, lease, or rent.
Political SiiJ'. A temporary sign directly associated with national, state, 01' 19CAl eJec.
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Billboards or outdoor aavertising signs, except as
permitted by Section 19.22.080 of this Chapter.
Chalkboards or blackboards
Changeable copy signs and electro!1ic message boards,
except as allowed by a CUP for mov~e theaters arenas
stadiums, or auto malls in the CR-4 land use district.'
Off-site signs, except as permitted by Secticn 19.22.080.
Permanent sale or come-on signs
Portable signs or A-frame signs
Roof signs
Signs on public property, except for traffic regulatory,
informational signs, signs required by a governmental
agency, and model home tour signs, and except as
permitted by Section 19.22.080 MC 812 11-6-91
Signs painted on fences or roofs
Balloons and other inflated devices or signs designed to
attract attention.
Signs that are affixed to vehicles, excluding permanent
signs on commercial vehicles
Signs which simulate in color or design a traffic sign or
signal, or which make use of words, symbols or characters
in such a manner to interfere with, mislead. or confuse
pedestrian or vehicular traffic
TEMPORARY SIGNS
Special event signs and civic event signs may be approved by the DIrector for
a limited period of time as a means of publicizing special events such as grand
openings, carnivals, parades, charitable events and holiday sales. Such special
event signs shall be limited to the following provisions:
A No special event sign shall be erected without a sign permit.
B. Special event signs shall be limited to 30 days per event from the
date of erection or date of permit, whichever occurs first.
C. Special event signs shall not include promotional sales signs.
D. Special event signs may include balloons, inflated devices, search lights,
beacons, pennants, and streamers.
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Kiosk s~ shall be removed when the subOsion is sold out. The entity
admini~ng the program will be responsible for removal of panels and
structures no longer needed.
3. OFF-SITE SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPER'Q:
Private advertising signs may be placed on structures in the public right of way,
such as bus shelters, if there is a licensing agreement approved by the Mayor and
Common Council authorizing such off-site signs on public property. An applica-
tion for a sign permit must be approved prior to the construction of off-site signs
on public property and the applicant and the owner of the sign shall comply
with the provisions of Section 19.22100 regarding sign construction and main-
tenance standards. MC 812 11~-91
4. FREEWAY SIGNS.
Off-site freeway signs are permitted for businesses in close
proximity to the freeways if ALL of the following conditions
are met.
A. The subject business is within 750 feet of the freeway
right-of-way.
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The subject business is a single tenant with gross floor
area of 50,000 square feet or greater.
C. There is an existing freeway sign to which the subject
business may attach a new sign face.
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(1)
The sign area for the new freeway siqn shall be
equal to or less than the existing siqn.
The new sign shall have an opaque background to
give the appearance of channel letters when
illuminated.
The existing sign structure shall be in conformance
with current Development Code standards.
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19.22.090 ABANDONED SIGNS
Any abandoned or illegal sign is hereby dec1a~ to be a d~nger t~ th~ healt~,
safety; and welfare of the citizens of San Bemardmo. Any SIgn which IS partial1y
or wholly obscured by the growth of dry vegetation or weeds or by the presence
of debris or litter also presents a danger to the health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens of San Bernardino.
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complex, major anchor tenant, structure, or company
occupying the site, or a qualifying off-site business
pursuant to Section 19.22.080(4) of this Development COde.'
B. Freeway adjacent signs are permitted on parcels with more
than 300 feet of freeway frontage in addition to other
signs allowed.
C. Site identification along a freeway frontage will be
limited to monument-type signs developed for freeway
visibility. These signs are to be located within the
individual building site in the landscape setback running
parallel to the freeway. The sign shall be perpendicular
to the freeway. Location shall be approximately midway
between side property lines.
D. Projects over 5 acres in size with more than 1,000 feet of
freeway frontage may be permitted 2 freeway adjacent signs
at the discretion of the Commission. These signs shall not
be placed closer than 600 feet to each other. All other
regulations shall apply.
E. Buildings such as hotels and restaurants, fronting the
freeway are entitled to have a freeway monument sign and a
building sign visible from the freeway.
F. The maximum overall installed sign height shall be 25 feet,
with a maximum sign face height of 22 feet. The monument
or supporting structure shall consist of an area equal to
the sign face or copy area. The maximum height of the sign
panel shall be 7 feet, the maximum width shall be 25 feet,
and the total sign area shall not exceed 125 square feet
per face. If the site grade is substantially lower than
the freeway grade, or there is substantial existing
landscaping which prevents adequate sign visibility, the
allowable sign area of 125 square feet may be added to the
maximum permissible wall sign area in accordance with
Chapter 19.22 (Sign Regulations).
Any tree in the landscaped buffer that is r_oved to
accommodate the installation of any sign shall be replaced
with a minimum 48 inch box tree."
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and e1ectomic message boards in CR...1.
K. Paper, cloth, and plastic streamer signs
L. Painted signs on primary walls
M. Pennants
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O. Traffic sign :e;;licas
P. Vehicle signs
Q Directional signs which incorporate business logo or ID
R. Permanent "come-or," sig:lS (Sale Today!, Stop, :'ook, etc.)
Direct and indirect lighting methods are allowed provided they are not harsh or
WU\ecessarily bright. The use of can-ty-ye box signs with white or light colored
translucent backlit panels are not ?efIIlitted on any structures or as a freestan-
ding sign. (Refer to the design gui.ielines for signs in Chapter lQ.22).
8. PROHIBITED STRUCTURES
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING C PTE
19.22, SECTIONS 19.22.0~n, 19.22.060(G), 19.22.080, and 19. 2.150,
AND CHAPTER 19.14, SECTION 19.14.030(~l and (7) OF HE S
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT cone) MODIFYING D . INITION
RELATING TO BILLBOARDS/OFF-SITE SIGNS, AND ADDING CRITE A BY WHIC
A QUALIFYING BUSINESS MAY ESTABLISH A FREEWAY SI , APPLYIN
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Development Code section 1 . 22.030 DEFINITIONS,
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business in ose proximity to a freeway, pursuant to the
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(3) The existing sign structure shall be in
conformance with current Development Code
standards.
SECTION 4. section 19.22.150, Table 022.01, SIGN REGULATIONS BY
LAND USE CATEGORY is hereby amended by adding to the following
subsections of the Table: C.1.f." D.1.single tenant, and, D.2.c.
the following language: (see attachment D, pages III-35, and III-
39 of the Development Code, attached hereto and incorporated herein
by reference).
19.22.150, TABLE 022.01, SIGN REGULATIONS BY LAND USE CATEGORY
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Freeway (off-site) 1 double-faced sign Pursuant to
per qualifying bus. Sec.19.22.08.(4)
Reorder all other provisions necessary.
SECTION 5. section 19.14.030(6) is hereby amended to read as
follows: (see attachment E, page II-175 of the Development Code,
attached hereto ana incorporated herein by reference).
19.14.030(6) FREEWAY ADJACENT SIGNS
The sign is limited to identifying the project, complex, or
major tenant occupying the site, or an off-site qualifying
business, pursuant to Section 19.22.080(4) of this
Development Code.
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AN OJlDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 1ll. 22,
SECTIONS 19.22.030, 19.22.060, 19.22.080, AND 19.22.150, AND
CHAPTER 19.14.030(6) AND (7) OF THE SAN BEr~AJlDINO MUNICIPAL CODE
(DBVELOPMENT CODB) MODIFYING DEFINTTIONS RELATING TO
BILLBO~JlDS/OFF-SITE SIGNS, AND ADDING CRITERIA BY WHICH A
QUALIFYING BUSINESS MAY ESTABLISH A FREEWAY SIGN, APPLYING
CITYWIDE.
I HEREBY CERTIFY
that the foregoing ordinance was duly
adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the city of San
Bernardino at a
meeting thereof, held on the
, 1994, by the following vote, to wit:
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OBERHELMAN
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City Clerk
The foregoing ordinance is hereby approved this
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Tom Minor, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
JAMES F. PENMAN,
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SIGN REGULATIONS -19.22
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A:Erame Sign. A free stad' ign usually hinged at the top, or attached in a similar
11" nner, and widening at the bottom to form a shape similar to the letter" A". Such
signs are ususally designed to be portable, hence they are not considered permanent
signs.
Anchor Tenant. A shopping center key tenant, usually the largest or one of the largest
tenants located within the shopping center, which serves to attract customers to the cen-
ter through its size, product line, name, and reputation. The term anchor tenant is inter-
ch:lngable with the term major tenant. MC 834 5-19-92
Animated or Moving Sign. Any sign which uses movement, lighting, or special
materials to depict action or create a special effect or scene.
Awning. Canopy. or Marquee Sign. ^ nonelectric sign that is printed on, painted on, or
<lttached to an awning, canopy, or marquee and is only permitted on the vertical surface
or flap.
Banner. Flag. Pennant or Balloon. Any cloth, bunting, plastic, paper, or similar material
used for advertising purposes attached to or pinned on or from any structure, staff,
pole, line, framing, or vehicle, including captive balloons and inflatable signs but not in-
cluding official flags of the United States, the State of California, and other states of the
nation, counties, municipalities, offidal flags of foreign nations and nationally or inter-
nationally recognized organizations.
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Bench Sign. ~opy painted on any portion of a bus stop bench.
Billboard or Outdoor Advertisinq Siqn. Any sign structure
advertising an establishment, merchandise, service, or
entertainment, which is not sold, produced, manufactured, or
furnished at the site on which the sign is located. This does
not include Freeway or Kiosk Sign.
Building Face and/or Frontage. The length of the single front building elevation in
which the primary entrance to the business is located. U more than 1 business is located
in a single building, then such length shall be limited to that portion which is occupied
by eacl\ individual business.
Chan2eable Copy Sign. A sign designed to allow the changing of copy through
m'lnual, mech.utical, or electrical me:lns including time and temperature.
Civic Event Sign. A temporary sign, other than a commercial sign, posted to advertise a
civic event sponsored by a public agency, school, church, civic-fraternal organization, or
similar noncommercial organization.
Commercial Seasonal Sign. An "open" or "closed" window sign, posted on a seasonal
basis.
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COIlstJUction SiW\ A t~porary sign erected on the parcel on which construction is
taking place, limited to the duration of the construction, indicating the names of the ar-
chitects, engineers, landscape ardlitects, contractors, or similar artisans, and the owner,
financial supporters, sponsors, and similar individuals or firms having a major role or
interest with respect to the structure or project.
Directional Sign. Signs limited to directional messages, principally for pedestrian or
vehicular traffic, such as "one way", "entrance", or "exit".
Directory Sign. A sign for listing the tenants or occupants and their suite numbers of a
bllilding or center.
Double-faced Sign. A single structure designed with the intent of providing copy on
both sides.
Eaveline. The bottom of the roof eave or parapet.
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~tandin~ Sign. A sign which is supported by 1 or more uprights, braces, poles, or
oth,'r similar structural components that is not attached to a buildin2 or buildin2S.
Free~"'v Sian. A sign adjacent to a freeway right-of-way which
advertises a freeway adjacent business, or a qualifying
l~'miness in close proximity to a freeway, pursuant to the
provisions of 19.22.080(4) of this Chapter.
fl.UJ.Ire Tenant Identification Sig:1l. A temporary sign which identifies a future use of a
site or building.
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Grand Qpening. A promotional activity not pxceeding 30 calendar days used by newly
established busin<>s5es, within 2 months after occupancy, to inform the public of their
location and service available to the community. Grand Opening does not mean an an-
nual or occasional promotion of retail sales by a business.
Height of Sig:1l. The greatest vertical distance measured from the existing grade at the
mid-point of the sign support(s) that intersect the ground to the highest element of the
sip;n.
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Identification Sign. A sign providil1[l the name, type of business, or the name and logo
in combination, identifying a partiC1Uar business establishment.
Dle$:al.5.igt1. Any of the following: a !'ign erected without first complying with all or-
dillat'ccs and regulations in effect at thE' time of its construction and erection or use; a
sign that was legally erected, but whose use has ceased, or the structure upon which the
display is placed has been abandoned by its owner, not maintained, or not used to iden-
tify or advertise an ongoing business for a period of not less than 90 days; a sign that
was legally erected which later beciUIle nonconforming as a result of the adoption of an
ordinance, the amortization period for the display provided by the ordinance rendering
the display nonconforming has expired, and conformance has not been accomplished.;
a sign which is a danger to the public or is unsafe; a sign which is a traffic hazard not
CJ""atl'Ci by relaealinn of streets or highways or by acts of the Oty or County.
nhlIninated Sign. A sign with an artifidallight source for the purpose of lighting the
sign.
Insti tutinnal 5i pt. A sign identifying the premises of a church, school, hospital, rest
home, or similar i"~titutiona1 facility.
I(jo~k. An off-premise sign used for directing people to the sales office or models of a
residential subcii\"ision project. Design details of such signs are shown as Figure 16.01
..noer Section 19.22.080 (2)(C) of this Chapter.
~o. An established identifying symbol or mark assodated with a business or busi-
ne!'< entity. Me 834 5-19-92
l&l!o..5ign. An established trademark or symbol identifying the use of a building.
Monument C;igJl. An independent structure supported from grade to the bottom of the
sign with the appearance of having a solid base.
Nnnconfonninv Sign. A legally established sign which fails to conform to the regula-
tions of this Chapter.
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Off-site Siqn. Any sign which advertises or informs in any
manner businesses, services, or entertainment at some location
other than that upon which the sign is located.
Open House Si~. A temporary sign posted to indicate a salesperson is available to rep-
resent the property subject to sale, lease, or rent
fWitical Sign. A t"'l1lporary sign directly associated with national, state, or 19Cal elec-
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Chalkboards or blackboards
Changeable copy signs and electronic message boards,
except as allowed by a CUP for movie theaters, arenas,
stadiums, or auto malls in the CR-4 land use district.
Off site signs, except as permitted by Section 19.22.080
Permanent sale ur corne-on signs
Por~able signs or A-frame signs
Roof signs
Signs on public rroperty, except for traffic regulatory,
informational signs, signs required by a governmental
agency, and model home tour signs, and except as
permitted by Section 19.22.080 MC 812 11-6-91
M. Signs painted on fences or roofs
N. Balloons and other inflated devices or signs designed to
attract attention.
O. Signs that are affixed to vehicles, excluding permanent
signs on commercial vehicles
P. Signs which simulate in color or design a traffic sign or
signal, or which make use of words, symbols or characters
in such a manner to interfere with, mislead, or confuse
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':recial event signs and civic event signs may be approved by the Director for
a limited period of time as a means of publicizing special events such as grand
openings, carnivals, parades, charitable events and holiday sales. Such special
event signs shall be limited to the following provisions:
A. No ~r"Cial event sign shall be erected without a sign permit.
B. Special event signs shall be limited to 30 days per event from the
date of erection or date of permit, whichever occurs first.
C. Special event signs shaH not include promotional sales signs.
D. Special event signs may include balloons, inflated devices, search lights,
beacons, pennants, and streamers.
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. Kiosk signs all be removed when the sUbdiViSi~lis sold out. The entity
administering the program will be responsible for removal of panels and
structures no longer needed.
3. OFF-SI]'E SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Private advertising signs may be placed on structures in the public right of way,
such as bus shelters, if there is " licensing agreement approved by the Mayor and
Common Council authorizing such off-site signs on public property. An applica-
tion for a sign permit must be approved prior to the construction of off-site signs
on public property and the applicant and the owner of the sign shall comply
with the provisions of Section 19.22.100 regarding sign construction and main-
tenance standards. MC 812 11-6-91
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FREEWAY SIGNS.
Off-site freeway signs are permitted for businesses in close
proximity to the freewnys if ALL of the fOllowing conditions
are met.
A. The subject business is within 750 feet of the freeway
right-of-way.
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The subject business is a single tenant with gross floor
area of 50,000 square feet or greater.
c. There is an existing freeway sign to which the subject
business may attach a new sign face.
D. Freeway signs shall be installed in the following manner:
(1) The sign area for the new freeway sign shall be
equal to or less than the existing sign.
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give the appearance of channel letters when
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with current Development Code standards.
19.22.090 ABANDONED SIGNS
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saf~ty, and welfare of the citizens of San Bernardino. Any sign which is partially
or .....holly obscured by the growth of dry vegetation or weeds or by the presence
(!( debris or litter also presents a danger to the health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens of San Bernardino.
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6. ffiEEWAY ADJACENT SIGNS.
Freeway adjacent signs are limited to identifying the complex, major anchor
l~nant, structure, or company occupying the site.
Freeway adjacent signs are permi~ed on parcels with more than 300 feet of
freeway frontage in addition to oc.'1er signs allowed.
5il.~ idenlifk;\!ion Jk'ng a frecwa~' fronta3e will be limited to monument-type
signs developed for i.r~way visibility. These signs are to be lncated within the in-
dividual building site in the landscape setback running parallel to the freeway.
The sign shall be perpendicu1<lr to Lite freeway. Location shall be approximately
midway ;;elWeen side ~roperly lines.
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m~jor tenant occupying
t>'IS iness, pursuant
Development Code.
identifying the project, complex, or
the site, or an off-site qualifying
to section 19.22.080(4) of this
Projects over Ii acres h\ size with mor~ than 1,000 feet of freeway frvntage may be
permitted 2 f:'eeway adjacent <igns at the discretion of the Commission. These
signs shall not be placed closer than 600 feet to each other. All other regulations
'shall apply.
Buildings, such as hotels and restaurants, fronting the freeway are entitled to
have a freeway monument sign and a building sign visible from the freeway. (
The maximum overall installt'd sign height shall be 25 feet, with a maximum
sign face height of 22 feet. 1 he rr.ollument or supporting struclure shall consist
of an area equal to th~ sign face or c:JF}' area. The maximum hei ~ht of the sign
rmel shall be 7 feet, L'le maximum width shall be 25 feet, and the total sign area
shall r.ot exceed 125 square fret p~ fJ('~. If the site grade is <:ubstantially lower
than the freeway JI"<l.de, or there is sl;bstanUal existing landsc:lp;ng which
prevents adequate sign visibility, the allowable sign area of 1/.5 square feet may
be added to the maximum permissible wall sign area in accordance with Chapter
19.22 (Sign Regulations).
Any tree b the landscaped buffer that is removed to accommodate the installa-
tion of any sign shall be repbced with a minimum 48 incl\ box tree.
7. PROHIBITED SIGNS
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A-frame signs
Roof signs
Bench signs
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Captive balloons
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Off-premi~ sign~, except as perm~-ied by section
19.22.080 of this Development Code.
Portable sign
Animated signs, except time/temperature devices
and electomic message boards in CR-4.
raper, cloth, and plastic streamer signs
Painted signs on primary walls
Pennants
Stal'lles used for advertising
Traff!c sign replicas
Vehicle signs
Directional signs whic!l incorporate business logo or ID
Permanent "come-or." signs (Sale Today!, Stop, Look, etc.)
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Direct and indirect lighting methods are allowed provided they are not harsh or
unnecessarily bright. The use of can-type box signs with white or light colored
translucent backlit panels are not j'€rmitted on any structures or as a freestan-
ding sign. (Refer to the design guiolelines for signs in Chapter lQ.22).
8. PROHIBITED STRUCTURES.
Structures with open, exposed aaneways are prohibited.
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Hearing Date: 12-5-94
FINDINGR OP PACT
Development Code Amendment No. 94-08
L The amendment to revi.se and clarify the definitions relating
to billboards and off-site signs in order to allow the
establishment of new off-site freeway signs and establishment
of one new definition and provisions for off-site freeway
signs is consistent with General Plan Policy 1.45.1 in that
although the policy prohibits establishment of new billboards,
it is silent of other types of off-site signs.
2. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the city
in that the revised and new definitions relating to
billboards/off-site signs and provisions for. freeway signs in
the Development Code, will not create any physical impacts.
EXHIBIT 2
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DIVISION
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CASE: DEVEWrMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 94-08
AGENDA ITEM: I
HEARING DATE: 11-22-94
WARD: Citywide
APPLICANT:
Best Buy, Co., Inc.
7075 Flying Cloud nrive
Eden, Prairie, MN. 55144
OWNER:
NIA
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REQ' JEST / LOCA TlON- To amend Chapters 1'.22 Ilnd 1'.14 to revise regulations relating to billboards and ofl'-site
sign, and to revise regulations regarding olT-site Freeway signs. The amendment will afl'ect qualiFying bllSinesses in
the Commerical and Industrial land use designations.
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PROPERTY
EXISTING
LAND USE
LAND USE
DESIGNATION
~r0L()(,:'C/SE'SMIl: YESD FLOOD HAZARD YESD SEWRIlS: N/A YES a
n,U.Alm ZONE: N/A NO D ZONE: N/A NO a NO a
IIIGII FIRE HAZARD YES a AIRPORT YES a REDEVELOPMENT YES a
ZONE: N/A NO a NOISE/CRASH NO a PROJECT AREA: NO a
ZONE: N/A TRI-CITY
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
o Not Applicahle
. Exempt
o No Significant
Effects
o Potential Effects,
Mitigating
Measures,
No E.I.R.
o E.I.R. wI Significant
Effects
o APPROVAL
o CONDITIONS
o Significant Effects,
See Attached E.R.C.
Minutes
o DENIAL
o CONTINUANCE
TO:Forward to Mayor &
Common Council
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Development Code Amendment No. 94-08
Agenda Item: I
Hearing Date: 11-22-94
Page 1
REQUEST:
The request is for an amendment to Chapter 19.22, Sign RegUlations,
Sections 19.22.030, 19.22.060, 19.22.080,and 19.22.150, and Chapter
19.14, Section 19.14.030 subsections (6) and (7) of the San
Bernardino Development Code to revise the definitions relating to
billboards and off-site signs and to revise the regulations
reg~rding off-site freeway signs. This request is citywide.
ChLJFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) STATUS:
Pursuant to Section 15061(b-3) of the CEQA guidelines, the proposal
to modify th... definitions relating to sign standards ""'1 the
I.'gulation of signs, is exempt from CEQA as it is covered by the
general rul e ~.hat CEQA applies only to projects which have the
potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The
proposed changes to the Development Code are to revise the
definitions relating to signs and the regulation of signs in
commercial and industrial land use designations and will not impact
the environm""t-.
BACKGROUND:
The Mayor and Common Coun~il adopted the General Plan on June 2,
1989. Approximately two years later in May of 1991, the Mayor and
Common Council adopted the Development Code, previously Titles 18
& 19 of the City of San Bernardino Municipal Code. The purpose of
the Development Code is to regulate development according to the
I,olicies and objectives of the General Plan.
hNhLYSIS:
Proposal
Th... proposal is to revise the definitions in the Development Code
a'" they relate to billboards/off-site signs, establish one new
definition for freeway signs, and establish provisions for the
freeway signs. These freeway signs will be located off-site, on
existing sign structures.
In the past, it has been the practice of the City to include off-
site signs in the category of billboards, and to treat them as
prohibited signs. Although it is not anticipated that a very large
number of these signs will appear due to the restrictive provisions
of the propos...d amendment, some new freeway signs will appear.
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Visual clutter along the freew~y~ is a legitimate land use issue
and planning concern. This amendment proposes a major change jn
the past policy of the City. If adopted, this amendment should not
set a precedent which leads to further relaxation of sign
standards, particularly as they relate to off-site signs.
GF.NRR~L PLAN CONSISTENCY
The current Development Code definition of Off-Site Sign
(19.22.030), include!" billboards and outdoor advertising struC"t-ures
as p'JlIivalent terms. General Plan Policy 1.45.1 states that it is
the C'ity's intent to prohibit the development of new billboard
Si'f1IS in the City, except as on-site replacement of existing units.
The "roposed amendment will he consistent with thp General Plan, in
thut the revised definition of Off-site Sign, and lidded definition
for Freeway Sign will allow off-site Freeway Signs to qualifying
busines!'les in close proximity to a freeway, pursuant to the
pr~visions of 19.22.080(4) of this Chapter, while continuing the
prohibition on the development of new billboard signs.
AMENDMENT
The changes to the Development Code included in this amendment are
shown as follows: ~bDI'l':r;g~$ to the Development Code are
HIGHLIGHTED, while BBLE'I'IONS'ilre shown as STRIKEOUTS.
SIGN REGULATIONS:
]Q.22.030 DEFINITIONS
"Billboard or ()utd6or AdvereiiJlrili"sICin." "Off db Sisft".
Any sign structure advertislrig'ariestablishment, merchandise,
servIce, or entertainment, which is not sold, produced,
manufactured, or furnished at the site on which the sign is
located. ?;'P.f~99~,!!nOF;fpS!H~~'!EPii!~~I~~~!'1i!Bi!;m;g~~j;~f~.'~:
"Off-Site Sian". "or Billbeard Sisft". Any sign which
advertises or informs in any a manner businesses which
advertises or informs in any manner businesses, services,
goods or events, at some location other than that upon which
the sign is located."
Note:
These are two existing definitions which have been
modified slightly to make them consistent with t new
provisions for Freeway Signs.
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NOTE:
These are new regulations.
section 19.22.150, Table 022.01, SIGN REGULATIONS BY LAND USE
C,\TEGORY
ADD, the following language to subsections C.l.f., D.l.single
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CONCLUSION:
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The proposal represents a major change in past policy of the city
relative to off-site signs, and if approved, should not set a
precedent which leads to further relaxation of sign standards,
parricularly as they pertain to off-site signs. The amendment is
to revise the definitions in the Development Code as they relate to
bi llboards/of'f-site signs in order to allow the establishment of
new off-sitp. freeway signs. The proposal is exempt from CEQA as it
is covered by the General Rule (1506l,b(3)). The Development Code
and General Plan are consistent with each other regarding the
establishment of new billboards. The General Pllln contains no
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policy on off-site signs other than billboards. This amendment
wi 1 J ,.,1 ",rify definitions and establish provisions for freeway signs
for qu~lifying businesses.
RBCo'tltENDA'1'ION!
St~ff proposes that the Planning Commission recommend to the Mayor
and Common Council that if they wish to approve this type of off-
site ~ign, then the language contained in Development Cnde
Am~ndment No. 94-08 should be adopted, subject to the attached
Flhdings of Fact (Attachment "A").
Submitted,
Hays, istant Uirector - Planning and Building Services
Prepared by: Sandra Paulsen, Senior Planner
Attachment: A - Findings of Fact
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