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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13 Development ServiceCITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION From: Michael Hays, Director Subject: Development Code Amendment No. 99 -01- Revisions to Chapter 19.22, Dept: Development Services Sign Code Date: August 6, 1999 I �J� MCC DATE: August 16, 1999 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: 8/02/99. The Mayor and Common Council adopted the General Plan Amendment and approved the Development Code Amendment with modifications to the billboard standards. Recommended Motion: That the Mayor and Common Council lay over the ordinance for final reading. I�ac�nG x.04- Michael Hays Contact person: yaler;P r Ross Phone: 384 5057 Supporting data attached: Staff report; ordinance Ward: 1 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Source: (Acct. No.) Finance: Council Notes: Agenda Item No. -4Y3 o Y1e 19yf 41--/3 0 9171,?f P CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO — REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: Development Code Amendment No. 99 -01 — Revisions to Chapter 19.22, Sign Code Mayor and Common Council Meeting of August 16, 1999 BACKGROUND On August 2, 1999, the Council held a public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 and Development Code Amendment No. 99 -01. These amendments expand the opportunities for business identification and advertising signage throughout the City. The Mayor closed the public hearing and the Council discussed the proposed changes. Following the discussion, the Council approved both amendments with a provision to allow two small billboard replacement requests to be processed through one conditional use permit application. Section 19.22.080(2)(B) has been modified to include that language as shown on Exhibit 1. FINANCIAL IMPACT No additional costs are associated with this change. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council waive the first reading and lay over the ordinance for final adoption. Exhibits: 1 Replacement Billboards — Revised Wording 2 Ordinance C� EXHIBIT 1 19.22.080 OFF -SITE SIGNS 1. REPLACEMENT OF OFF -SITE BILLBOARD SIGNS ON THE SAME SITE The owner of an off -site billboard sign may replace such sign on the same site with another off -site billboard sign, subject to the following conditions: A. A "like- for - like" replacement (i.e., same size, height, and number of faces) is permitted subject to a Development Permit. B. The existing billboard sign shall be removed prior to the installation of the replacement billboard sign. 2. REPLACEMENT OF OFF -SITE BILLBOARD SIGNS ON NEW SITE The owner of an off -site billboard sign may replace such sign on a new site with another off -site billboard sign, subject to the following conditions: A. The replacement site shall be located in the CG -1, CG -2, CH, IL, IH, and IE land use districts B. A conditional use permit shall be required for each sign, except that two replacement off -site billboard signs (less than 100 square feet each) at two new locations may be combined on a single conditional use permit Mplication. C. The advertising display area of the replacement sign shall not exceed the display area of the existing sign or signs to be replaced, and in no event shall it be greater than 672 square feet per face with a maximum of two faces. Display area does not include decor or pole covers. D. Spacing shall be: Up to 100 square feet of sign face — 300 linear feet. Up to 300 square feet of sign face — 400 linear feet. Up to 672 square feet of sign face — 600 linear feet. E. New billboards shall not be located within 1,000 feet of the gore points of freeway to freeway interchanges or freeway interchanges and on- and off - ramps, or within the interchanges themselves. F. Under no circumstance shall more than one new sign be erected to replace one sign removed. G. The replaced sign(s) shall be removed prior to the installation of the replacement billboard sign. H. The Commission may require the removal of more than one off -site billboard or painted bulletin by the owner in exchange for the right to locate one new replacement sing at a new site. D CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO — REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION From: Michael E. Hays Subject: General Plan Amendment No. 99- 01 and Development Code Dept: Development Services Amendment No. 99 -01, a City initiated proposal to revise sign regulations and amend corresponding policies in the General Plan. Date: July 13, 1999 MCC Date: August 2, 1999 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: In 1998, the Mayor and Common Council initiated the development code amendment. Recommended Motion: That the Mayor and Common Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 and adopt Development Code -0 . Signature Contact person: Margaret Park Phone: 384 -5057 Supporting data attached: Staff Report, Res�tion, Ordinance Ward: Citywide FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Council Notes: Source: (Acct. No.) N/A X Finance: Agenda Item No.� 4 /iI CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 99 -01 AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 99 -01, A CITY INITIATED PROPOSAL TO REVISE SIGN REGULATIONS AND AMEND CORRESPONDING POLICIES IN THE GENERAL PLAN. Mayor and Common Council meeting of August 2, 1999 BACKGROUND: This is a City initiated proposal to complete a comprehensive revision to Development Code Chapter 19.22 (Sign Regulations). This code amendment will generally allow taller and larger signage for businesses in the City. Revisions to billboard regulations are also proposed. The portion of Chapter 19.14 (Freeway Corridor Overlay) that sets forth requirements for Freeway Adjacent signage will also be modified to reflect the new requirements. A portion of the General Plan text will be amended to maintain consistency between the two documents. The changes proposed to the billboard requirements of the Sign Ordinance do not increase the number of billboards allowed in the City. The changes permit replacement on- or off -site only. Replacement at new sites is only permitted in the commercial and industrial land use districts, subject to a conditional use permit. The changes that allow consideration of larger sign face area through the removal of more than one existing billboard may result in a reduction in the total number of billboards in the City. The Planning Commission voted 6 to 2 (Ayes: Adams, Durr, Enciso, Garcia, Thrasher, & Welch; Nays: Lockett & Suarez) to recommend approval of General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 and Development Code Amendment No. 99 -01. ISSUES: The billboard companies disagree with Item 213 of Section 19.22.080, which requires a CUP for replacement at new sites. They believe that signs 100 s.f. or smaller should only be subject to a sign permit. Staff believes a CUP for all billboards is necessary to allow the City to address concerns, if any, with the new site. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 and Development Code Amendment No. 99 -01 based on the Findings of Fact as presented in the Planning Commission staff report. Exhibits: 1. Planning Commission Staff Report (Attachments not included) 2. Resolution for General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 3. Ordinance for Development Code Amendment No. 99 -01 EXHIBIT "I" SUMMARY CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DIVISION CASE: AGENDA ITEM: HEARING DATE: WARD: APPLICANT: Development Code Amendment No No. 99 -01 2 June 22, 1999 Citywide City of San Bernardino 99 -01 & General Plan Amendment OWNER: N/A REQUEST /LOCATION: A City initiated proposal to revise Development Code Chapter 19.22 (Sign Regulations) to generally allow larger and higher signage throughout the City. Revisions to Code Section 19.14.030(6) pertaining to freeway adjacent signs are also proposed. The general plan amendment is proposed to amend corresponding policies in the General Plan. CONSTRAINTS /OVERLAYS: None ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS: ❑ Not Applicable o Exempt, Section 15061(b)(3) ❑ No Significant Effects ❑ Potential Effects, Mitigation Measures and Mitigation Monitoring /Reporting Plan STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Q Approval ❑ Conditions ❑ Denial ❑ Continuance to: DCA 99- 01 1GPA 99 -01 Hearing Date: June 22, 1999 Page 2 REQUEST AND LOCATION This is a City initiated proposal to complete a comprehensive revision to Development Code Chapter 19.22 (Sign Regulations). This code amendment will generally allow taller and larger signage for businesses in the City. Revisions to billboard regulations are also proposed. The portion of Chapter 19.14 (Freeway Corridor Overlay) that sets forth requirements for Freeway Adjacent signage will also be modified to reflect the new requirements. A portion of the General Plan text will be amended to maintain consistency between the two documents. This amendment will affect parcels citywide and is considered to be a liberalization of signage requirements. BACKGROUND Over the past several months, Planning Division staff has had numerous meetings with the San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce to create these proposed changes. The Chamber's Ad Hoc Committee included: • Judi Penman, Executive Director of the Chamber • Larry Quiel, Quiel Brothers Sign Company • Jerry Atkinson, Center Chevrolet • Dave Schulze, Arrowhead Realty Chamber representatives provided valuable guidance as to the signage needs of businesses in the City. The intent of the revisions was to make the sign ordinance more business and user friendly. On the billboard issue, several billboard companies also provided recommendations for changes to sign regulations. The Legislative Review Committee has discussed and reviewed the proposed changes at several meetings since January. SUMMARY OF CHANGES Chapter format and organization • A reduction in the total number of pages from 32 to 26. • A new Exempt Sign Table for easier reference. • A new Chapter Table of Contents for quicker reference. • A revised Sign Regulations Table that is half the length and designed in an improved format. General sign requirements & standards • A small increase in the number of exempt signs. • An increase in the maximum number of wall signs per business from 3 to 4. • An increase in the size of wall signs from 75 s.f. to 100 s.f. • Pole signs up to 25' in height and 75 s.f. per face will be allowed for qualifying businesses. • Increased signage for regional malls and established commercial districts. ■ Increased opportunity for temporary signage. • Modification of the limits of the Freeway Corridor Overlay District. DCA 99- 01 1GPA 99 -01 Hearing Date: June 22, 1999 Page 3 Billboards & off -site signs • Allow "like- for - like" replacement of existing billboards subject to a sign permit only. • Allow the relocation of an existing billboard to a new site with a CUP. • Allow an increase in size, height or number of faces of existing billboards with a CUP. Attachment D shows the changes to the billboard requirements as recommended by the Legislative Review Committee. The billboard companies disagree with Item 21-1, which allows the Planning Commission to require the removal of more than one off -site billboard in exchange for the right to locate one new replacement sign. Staff supports this line item because it is assumed that the billboard companies will derive greater benefit and visibility at the new location and that in exchange for that opportunity, city residents should, if appropriate, get the benefit of seeing fewer, older billboards in other areas. Attachment E is the proposed changes that the billboard companies would like to see implemented. The billboard companies also disagree with Item 213, which requires a CUP for replacement at new sites. They believe that signs 100 s.f. or smaller should only be subject to a sign permit. Staff believes a CUP for all billboards is necessary to allow the City to address concerns, if any, with the new site. FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS General Plan Amendment 1. Is the proposed amendment internally consistent with the General Plan? Yes. Policy 1.45.6 of the General Plan prohibits the development of pole signs at the key entries to the City and in key activity districts. The proposed changes would allow pole signs for any business with at least 100' of street or freeway frontage. In order to maintain consistency, it is proposed to delete Policy 1.45.6 from the General Plan. Policy 1.45.1 will be modified to allow replacement billboard units only. Policies 1.45.3 and 1.45.10 pertain to amortization of existing signs and are proposed for deletion because the City Attorney does not believe that these policies are enforceable. 2. Would the proposed amendment be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City? No. Deletion of Policy 1.45.6 of the General Plan will not, by itself, allow more signage. Rather it will allow the construction of taller pole signs. The San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce representatives have expressed concern with the limited visibility that monument signs provide and the disadvantage that they bring to businesses in the City. By allowing taller signs, thus greater visibility to potential customers, the economic health of local businesses and the public interest will be served. The modification of Policy 1.45.1 will allow billboard companies to maintain their investment in existing billboards, thus providing continuing opportunities for business advertising. The deletion of Policies 1.45.3 and 1.45. 10 will not be detrimental in that existing signs will remain and continue to offer valuable visibility for those businesses. DCA 99- 01 1GPA 99 -01 Hearing Date: June 22, 1999 Page 4 Development Code Amendment 1. Is the proposed amendment consistent with the General Plan? Yes. With the adoption of General Plan Amendment 99 -01, this update to the sign regulations will be consistent with the other General Plan goals, policies and objectives. 2. Would the proposed amendment be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City? No. The change proposed to the Sign Ordinance are intended to be business friendly by allowing larger and taller signage for greater visibility to potential customers. Chamber of Commerce representatives believe that many businesses are at a disadvantage because of the limited quantity of signage that the Code currently allows. All signage would still be required to be constructed in accordance with Uniform Building Code regulations and other pertinent construction requirements. By allowing taller signs, thus greater visibility to potential customers, the economic health of local businesses and the public interest will be served. The changes to the billboard regulations resulted from questions regarding the maintenance of existing billboards. The City Attorney has determined that the City must allow maintenance of existing billboards to avoid potential public safety issues. However, it is difficult to determine what constitutes maintenance of a billboard: How much to replace? What to replace? What type of materials can be used? Requiring staff to make such subjective determinations would invite inconsistency and place a large burden on staff. Allowing the complete replacement of an existing billboard of the same size and height eliminates any guesswork. Allowing, via CUP, the relocation of existing billboards and allowing an increase in size, height, and number of faces will provide the opportunity for the Planning Commission and interested citizens to review and comment on such actions. Any specific issues regarding a billboard would be addressed through the individual CUP process. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The proposed changes to the sign regulations were determined to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), which states that projects that will not have a significant effect on the environmental are not subject to CEQA. CONCLUSION The proposal meets all necessary Findings of Fact for approval of Development Code Amendment No. 99 -01 and General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01. DCA 99- 01 1GPA 99 -01 Hearing Date: June 22, 1999 Page S RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend that the Mayor and Common Council: 1. Approve Development Code Amendment No. 99 -01 and General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 based upon the Findings of Fact contained in this Staff Report. Respectfully Submitted, _v Michael E. Hays Director of Development Services Valerie Ross Margaret Park, AICP Principal Planner Senior Planner Attachment A - Proposed changes to Chapter 19.22 in Bold & Strikeout format Attachment B - Chapter 19.22 as it will look if changes are approved Attachment C - Proposed changes to Chapter 19.14 in Bold & Strikeout format Attachment D - Proposed changes to billboard regulations (Legislative Review Committee) Attachment E - Proposed changes to billboard regulations (Billboard Companies) Attachment F — Proposed changes to General Plan policies. C 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 EXMIT "2" RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTING GENERAL PLAIN AMENDMENT NO. 99 -01 TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, TO DELETE POLICIES 1.45.3, 1.45.6 AND 1.45.10, AND MODIFY POLICY 1.45.1 WHICH RESTRICT THE PLACEMENT OF POLE SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS IN THE CITY. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Recitals (a) WHEREAS, the General Plan for the City of San Bernardino was adopted by the Mayor and Common Council by Resolution No. 89 -159 on June 2, 1989. (b) WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 to the General Plan of the City of San Bernardino was considered by the Planning Commission on June 22, 1999, after a noticed public hearing, and the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval has been considered by the Mayor and Common Council. (c) WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and it can be seen with certainty General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 would not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore, recommend that a Negative Declaration be adopted. (d) WHEREAS, the general rule exemption was reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee, the Planning Commission and the Mayor and Common Council in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and local regulations. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a noticed public hearing June 22, 1999 in order to receive public testimony and written and oral comments on General Plan 1 2 W1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17, 18 iYJ 20 21 22 23 24 25 261 27 28 Amendment No. 99 -01 (a proposal to delete Policies 1.45.3, 1.45.6, 1.45.10 and modify Policy 1.45.1, which restrict the placement of pole signs and billboards in the city) and fully reviewed and considered the Planning Division staff report. (e) WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council held a noticed public hearing and fully reviewed and considered proposed General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 and the Planning Commission recommendation and the Planning Division Staff Report on August 2, 1999. (f) WHEREAS, the adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 is deemed in the interest of the orderly development of the City and is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the existing General Plan. SECTION 2. Statutory Exemption NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, FOUND AND DETERMINED by the Mayor and Common Council that it can been seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendment to the General Plan of the City of San Bernardino will have a significant effect on the environment, and the Statutory Exemption is hereby ratified, affirmed and adopted. SECTION 3. Findings BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino that: A. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the General Plan in that it eliminates several policies in order to allow continued economic revitalization and growth in the City. B. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safen., convenience, or welfare of the City in that by allowing taller pole signs, businesses will 1 i have greater visibility to potential customers, thus the economic health of local 2 businesses and the public interest will be served. Further, allowing replacement and 3 repair of billboards will minimize potential hazards to residents due to unmaintained 4 billboards. 5 6 C. The proposed amendment would not impact the balance of land uses within the City in 7 that pole signs will only be allowed for those uses that meet the criteria. Billboards 8 would be allowed to upgrade and relocate only within areas that currently permits such 9 uses. This amendment itself does not allow or change any allowable land uses in the 10 City. 11 12 SECTION 4. Amendment 13 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council that: 14 A. The General Plan of the City of San Bernardino is amended by deleting Policies 1.45.3, 15 1.45.6, 1.45.10 & modifying Policy 1.45.1 which restrict the placement of pole signs 16 17 and billboards in the City. This amendment is designated as General Plan Amendment 18 No. 99 -01 and is shown on Attachment A. 19 B. General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 shall become effective immediately upon adoption 20 of this resolution. 21 SECTION 5. Notice of Determination 22 23 The Planning Division is hereby directed to file a Notice of Determination with the 24 County Clerk of the County of San Bernardino certifying the City's compliance with California 25 Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). 26 II 11 27 28 3 x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION... ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 99 -01 TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SALT BERNARDINO, TO DELETE POLICIES 1.45.3, 1.45.6 AND 1.45.10, AND MODIFY POLICY 1.45.1 WHICH RESTRICT THE PLACEMENT OF POLE SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS IN THE CITY. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a meeting thereof, held on the day of , 1999, by the following vote, to wit: Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT ESTRADA LIEN MCGINNIS SCHNETZ Vacant ANDERSON MILLER The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this 1999. Approved as to form and legal content: JAMES F. PENINIAN City Attorney M City Clerk day of JUDITH VALLES, Mayor City of San Bernardino QW, C ATTACHMENT "A" General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN CHANGES POLICY 1.45.1 Prohibit the development of new billboards in the City, except as replacement units. POLICY 1.45.3 Delete. POLICY 1.45.6 Delete. POLICY 1.45.10 Delete. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 EXHIBIT 11311 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 19?2 (SIGN REGULATIONS), AND SECTIONS 19.14.020 AND 19.14.030(6)(7) OF THE SAM BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE) TO ALLOW LARGER AND TALLER SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE CITY. THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Chapter 19.22, Section 19.14.020, and 19.14.030(6)(7) of the Municipal Code (Development Code) are amended to allow larger and taller signage; all other provisions of Chapter 19.14 remain unchanged. Chapter 19.22 and Section 19.14.020, and 19.14.030(6)(7) are hereby amended to read as shown on Attachment A, Development Code pages III -17 to III -48 and II -210 through II -213, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. L a S 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16' 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AN ORDINANCE ... AMENDING CHAPTER 19.22 (SIGN REGULATIONS), AND SECTIONS 19.14.020 AND 19.14.030(6)(7) OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE) TO ALLOW LARGER AND TALLER SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE CITY. 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 day of , 1999, by the following vote to wit: Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT ESTRADA LIEN MCGINNIS SCHNETZ Vacant ANDERSON MILLER City Clerk The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day of 1 1999. Approved as to form and legal content: JAMES F. PENINIAN City Attorney By: JUDITH VALLES, Mayor City of San Bernardino f SIGN REGULATIONS -19.22 CHAPTER 19.22 SIGN REGULATIONS Section page 19.21010 Purpose ... . ................... _ ......... _ ............................................................ _ .................................................. _ ......... ......... _ ................ _.. ...................................... III -17 19.22.020 Applicability _ ................_............._.-_..._............._._........._....-_..........._.............._................--_.. ._...._-- ._....------ _._....... ........_........_._.....III -17 19.22.030 Definitions ---- --_._ ........................:...-----...._._._.__..-_......-__......._..._.........-.._........... .._..._..__..___..__..._._.____ ._.._..._....__..._.......III -18 19.22.040 Sign Permit Required ... _ ..... __....._...__._.._._....._.__.._...._ ...................................._..__..._. ..__..........._...._.......... ......_..............._._III -22 19.22.050 Exempt Signs ._---------- __.. --- _ ----- ..--- -------- - .....__.III -22 19.22.060 Prohibited Signs ._.-_.._.._ ....................... _..._..__.. ......................... _...... ............ _ ... _ ................................ _.__.... ...__ ................ __..III -26 19.22.070 Temporary Signs ............................. ............................ ............... _ ... ......................................................... ............. _ .......................................... III -26 19.22.080 Off -Site Signs ........... .......... ............_....__...............................-...._.................................................._............... ............................._. .........................III -27 19.22.090 Permanent Flags ........... _ ............ _ .......... ._ ...... ..................... ._ ............. _ ....................................... _ ..... ... ............ _. ... _ .................................... III -29 19.22.100 Abandoned Signs ..................._ 19.22.110 Sign Construction and Maintenance _....._............_......._...._.......... _.__._..____..__._..._.._....:_ 19.22.120 Nonconforming Signs ..._...__ _....._.._.._..._.___...._._ _..__....._._..._ _ .. _._..._.._._. _._.._.....___...._....._.III -31 19.22.130 Removal of Illegal Signs ..--.......__- ---------- _........-__ .......... _._ ..... .... ......... _ ..... __ -------- _ ---- --- _.._..._------ - - - - -- --_ ......... _ ........ III -31 19.22.140 Amortization .._ ...................................__._..._.._._......._........__..._.._......_........._........__..........._.._-._....... ...__.........._.............._ ............_...III -32 19.22.150 Inventory and Abatement .____._._._ ....... -------- _.._....- ---- _ ----- __ ------ _._ --------- ........ _ ......... - ............... _ ... __ .......... .................... III -32 19.22.160 Sign Regulations ...... ............. ..... _._ ............ ............_.._._..__............................................................._._ ..._.........__................ .........................III -32 19.22.010 PURPOSE The purpose of this Chapter is to establish sign regulations that are intended to: A. Protect the general public health, safety, welfare, and aesthetics of the community. B. Implement community design standards, consistent with the General Plan. C. Promote the Community's appearance by regulating the design, character, location, type, quality of materials, scale, color, illumination, and maintenance of signs. D. Limit the use of signs which provide direction and aid orientation for businesses and activities. E. Promote signs that identify uses and premises without confusion. F. Reduce possible traffic and safety hazards through good signage. 19.22.020 APPLICABILITY No signs shall be erected or maintained in any land use district established by this Development Code, except those signs specifically enumerated in this Chapter. The number and area of signs as outlined in this Chapter are intended to be maximum standards. In addition to the enumerated standards, consideration shall be given to a sign's relationship to the overall appearance of the subject property as well as the surrounding community. Compatible design, simplicity, and sign III -17 SIGN REGULATIONS -19.22 effectiveness are to be used in establishing guidelines for sign approval, but shall not limit maximum standards for signs. 19.22.030 DEFINITIONS Abandoned Sign: Any sign, sign structure, advertising structure or display not maintained in accordance with Section 19.22. 110 for a period of 90 days or more. An abandoned sign is deemed to be a public nuisance. Address Sign. The numeric reference of a structure or use to a street, included as part of a wall or monument sign. A -Frame Sign. A free standing sign usually hinged at the top, or attached in a similar manner, and widening at the bottom to form a shape similar to the letter "A ". Such signs are usually 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 center through its size, product line, name, and reputation. The term anchor tenant is interchangeable 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. A non - electric 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. 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 including official flags of the United States, the State of California, and other states of the nation, counties, municipalities, official flags of foreign nations and nationally or internationally recognized organizations. Bench Sign. Copy painted on any portion of a bus stop bench. Billboard or Outdoor Advertising Sign. A 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 Signs or Kiosk Signs. MC 929 12/20/94 Building Face and /or Frontage. 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. Changeable Copy Sign. A sign designed to allow the changing of copy through manual, mechanical, or electrical means including time and temperature. III -18 SIGN REGULATIONS -19.22 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 organizations, or similar non- commercial organization. Commercial Seasonal Sign. An "open" or "closed" window sign, posted on a seasonal basis. Construction Sign. A temporary sign erected on the parcel on which construction is taking place, limited to the duration of the construction, indicating the names of the architects, engineers, landscape architects, 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 building 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. rAVELINE G1/[ /IlfP Flashing Sign. A sign that contains an intermittent or sequential flashing light source. Freestanding Sign. A sign that is supported by 1 or more uprights, braces, poles, or other similar structural components that is not attached to a building or buildings. Freeway Sign. 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. MC 929 12120/94 Future Tenant Identification Sign. A temporary sign which identifies a future use of a site or building. III -19 SIGN RR TTi.ATToNJc - i o ')-7 Grand Opening. 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 Openings does not mean an annual or occasional promotion of retail sales by a business. Height of Sign. 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. Holiday Decoration Sign. Temporary signs, in the nature of decorations, clearly incidental to and customarily associated with holidays. Identification Sign. A sign providing the name, type of business, or the name and logo in combination, identifying a particular business establishment. Illegal Sign: Any of the following: • A sign erected without first complying with all ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of its construction and erection or use. • A sign which is a danger to the public or is unsafe. (A sign that is a public nuisance as defined in MC Section 8.30.010.) • A sign which is a traffic hazard not created by relocation of streets or highways or by acts of the City or County. (A sign that is a public nuisance as defined in MC Section 8.30.010.) • A sign that is a public nuisance as defined under Municipal Code Section 8.30.010. Illuminated Sign. A sign with an artificial light source for the purpose of lighting the sign. Informational Sign. A sign identifying the type of product of service provided by a business. MC 9014/18/94 Institutional Sign. A sign identifying the premises of a church, school, hospital, rest home, or similar institutional facility. Kiosk. An off - premise sign used for directing people to the sales office or models of a residential subdivision project. Design details of such signs are shown as Figure 16.01 under Section 19.22.080(2)(C) of this Chapter. Logo. An established identifying symbol or mark associated with a business or business entity. MC 834 5/19/92 Logo Sign. An established trademark or symbol identifying the use of a building. Monument Sign. An independent structure supported from grade to the bottom of the sign with the appearance of having a solid base. III -20 SIGN REGULATIONS - 19.22 Nonconforming Sign. A legally established sign which fails to conform to the regulations of this Chapter. Off -Site Sign. 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 structure. MC 929 12/20/94. Open House Sign. A temporary sign posted to indicate a sales person is available to represent the property subject to sale, lease, or rent. Permanent Flags. Any canvas, vinyl- coated fabric, acrilan, or similar material used for decorative or architectural enhancement with no commercial advertising of products or services. Permanent flags are related to a cultural or civic event or goal of the City. MC 979 9/5/96. Political Sign. A temporary sign directly associated with national, state, or local elections. Portable Sign. A sign that is not permanently affixed to a structure or the ground. Primary Sign. The largest sign located on the building front wall containing the main entrance. MC 9014/18/94 Primary Wall. The wall on a non - residential structure that contains the primary entrance to the business. MC 1008 12/18197 Promotional Sign. A sign erected on a temporary basis to promote the sale of new products, new management, new hours of operation, a new service, or to promote a special sale. Public Nuisance. A sign, sign structure or advertising structure which is one or more of the following: • A public nuisance as defined under Municipal Code Section 8.30.010. An abandoned siLyn as defined in Section 19.22.030. An illegal sign as defined in Section 19.22.030. Real Estate Sign. An on -site sign pertaining to the sale or lease of the premises. Roof Sign. A sign erected, constructed, or placed upon or over a roof of a building, including a mansard roof and which is wholly or partly supported by such buildings. Secondary Sign. A sign identifying a business located within the tenant space of the primary business. MC 1008 12/18/97 Ste. Any structure, housing, device, figure, statuary, painting, display, message placard, or other contrivance, or any part thereof, which is designed, constructed, created, engineered, intended, or used to advertise, or to provide data or information in the nature of advertising, for any of the following purposes: to designate, identify, or indicate the name of the business of the owner or occupant of the premises upon which the advertising display is located; or, to advertise the business conducted, services available or rendered, or the goods produced, sold, or available for sale, upon the property where the advertising display is erected. III -21 �. SIGN REGULATIONS -19.22 Sign Area. The entire face of a sign, including the surface and any framing, projections, or molding, but not including the support structure. Individual channel -type letters mounted on a building shall be measured by the area enclosed by four straight lines outlining each word. Sign Program. A coordinated program of 1 or more signs for an individual building or building complexes with multiple tenants. Temporary Sign. A sign intended to be displayed for a limited period of time. Trademark. A word or name which, with a distinctive type or letter style, is associated with a business or business entity in the conduct of business. MC 834 5/19/92 Vehicle Sign. A sign which is attached to or painted on a vehicle which is parked on or adjacent to any property, the principal purpose of which is to attract attention to a product sold or an activity or business located on such property. Wall Sign. A sign painted on or fastened to a wall and which does not project more than 12 inches from the building or structure. Window Sign. Any sign that is applied or attached to a window or located in such a manner that it can be seen from the exterior of the structure. 19.22.040 SIGN PERMIT REQUIRED 1. GENERAL No sign, including a copy change, or temporary sign, unless exempted by this Chapter, shall be constructed, displayed or altered without a sign permit or sign program approved by the City. The Director shall review all signs unless otherwise stated. 2. SIGN PROGRAM A sign permit for a sign program may be submitted for all new commercial, office, and industrial centers consisting of 3 or more tenant spaces. The program may be filed with the project application to construct the center, and can be processed concurrently with the project application. The purpose of the program shall be to integrate signs with building and landscaping design to form a unified architectural statement. 19.22.50 EXEMPT SIGNS Table 022.00 identifies the signs that are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter. III -22 AW4 � z u a 0 z C7 V1 ►i1 W O N N O A_ SIGN REGULATIONS - 19.22 III -23 L _ S/ C C '� of "•" L L 3 n 7 U � O co 3 � a 4 CA 00 C �v n - � L � y L CJ C-4 M C M M L cu a � L � _ L Ll � U � � r ✓J r 3 C O- c J 'U =D tj v U. G U L _ O L> •.� U tj �T 7 ap 'J1 :J > r 72 jL 72 u _ !- J v n L � •n 7 n r on 7 > �. 3 -A 71 C � 3 - •� U � V 7 T 7� _ 7 = J � � � III -23 H Cr z Y/�yl V O A COC z a W �1 O O N N O q SIGN REGULATIONS - 19.22 6L7 � T -f L C .. •-. d L U L� O O O C S 4) G C c: Y -4 S n 11 cC eet O O O T_ -- j a CL � 00 �O U "7 C O ' y 704 > .a c 4. n ~+ CC N CJ Y n a y 00 y ej N M V' O vi M L L`J 7 Z x y c 3 d � •" - � C O L L •X y y n d Z CL C. J O CO p O p - v o b � a = L u zd 7 C C Rf v O d � � •` 'y ap L 7 7 C v m Q o III -24 LIM I FA E" W^ �1 N- z c� a H 0 z 0 (z� V �I-/.�1 Vl W W O O N N O W r� Q r III -25 SIGN REGULATIONS - ] 9.22 c y a O y a y 4 ca .. O 6Q -sF � o C a� CQ V CQ L v 'x e� C C C O y C v v `> III -25 SIGN REGULATIONS - ] 9.22 SIGN REGULATIONS - 19.22 19.22.060 PROHIBITED SIGNS The following signs are inconsistent with the sign standards set forth in this Chapter, and are therefore prohibited: A. Abandoned signs as defined in Section 19.22.030. B. Animated, moving, flashing, blinking, reflecting, revolving, or any other similar sign, except electronic message boards C. Banners, flags, and pennants, except as permitted by Sections 19.22.070 and 19.22.090. MC 979 9/5/96 D. Bench signs E. Billboards or Outdoor Advertising signs, except as permitted by Section 19.22.080 of this Chapter. MC 929 12/20/94 F. Chalkboards or blackboards G. 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). Institutional uses, such as churches and schools, may incorporate changeable copy in wall or monument signs and are exempt from the CUP requirement. MC 1016 2/27/98 H. Illegal signs as defined in Section 19.22.030. I. Off -site or billboard signs, except as permitted by Section 19.22.080 J. Permanent sale or come -on signs K. Portable signs or A -frame signs L. Signs deemed to be a public nuisance as defined in Section 19.22.030 and MC Section 8.30.010. M. Roof signs N. 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 0. Signs painted on fences or roofs P. Balloons and other inflated devices or signs designed to attract attention, except as allowed per Section 19.22.070. Q. Signs that are affixed to vehicles, excluding permanent signs on commercial vehicles R. 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. 19.22.070 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, holiday sales, and special promotions. Such special event signs shall be limited to the following provisions: A. No temporary sign shall be erected without a temporary sign permit. B. Temporary signs shall be limited to 90 continuous days per event within a 180 -day period from the start date of the event. III -26 SIGN REGULATIONS -19.22 C. Temporary signs may include: promotional sales signs, banners, balloons, inflated devices, search lights, beacons, pennants, and streamers. D. All temporary signs shall be maintained in good condition; removed or replaced if torn, faded or dirty. E. Temporary banners shall be affixed to the walls of building only. F. Auto dealerships may apply for a yearly temporary sign permit for ongoing special promotions. 19.22.080 OFF -SITE SIGNS 1. REPLACEMENT OF OFF -SITE BILLBOARD SIGNS ON SAME SITE Any company owning an off -site billboard sign may replace such sign on the same site with another off -site billboard sign when located in the CG -1, CG -2, CH, IL, IH, and IE districts subject to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.36. The following conditions shall apply: A. The advertising display area of the replacement sign shall not exceed the display area of the existing sign or signs to be replaced, and in no event shall it be greater than 672 square feet per face with a maximum of two faces. Display area does not include decor or pole covers. B. Under no circumstance shall more than 1 new sign be erected to replace 1 sign removed. C. The replaced sign(s) shall be removed prior to the use of the replacement sign. D. The Commission may require the removal of more than 1 off -site billboard or painted bulletin by the company in exchange for the right to locate 1 new replacement sign on the same site. 2. OFF -SITE RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION DIRECTIONAL SIGNS The following shall regulate and establish a standardized program of off -site residential subdivision directional kiosk signs for the City. For the purposes of this subsection, a residential subdivision is defined as a housing project within a recorded tract where 5 or more structures or dwelling units are concurrently undergoing construction. A. The panel and sign structure design shall be in accordance with Figure 16 -1. B. No kiosk sign structure shall be located less than 300 feet from an existing or previously approved kiosk site, except in the case of signs on different corners of an intersection. C. The placement of each kiosk sign structure shall be reviewed and approved by the Director. III -27 C7 of rtL FIGURE 16.1 OH -do subd+rww dMsctIond klosk SIGN REGULATIONS - 19.22 D. All kiosk signs shall be placed on private property with written consent of the property owner or on City right -of -way pursuant to a City encroachment permit. E. A kiosk sign location plan shall be prepared, showing the site of each kiosk directional sign, and shall be approved by the Director prior to the issuance of a sign permit. F. There shall be no additions, tag signs, streamers, devices, display boards, or appurtenances, added to the kiosk signs as originally approved, no other non- permitted directional signs, such as posters or trailer signs, may be used. G. All non - conforming subdivision kiosk directional signs associated with the subdivisions in questions must be removed prior to the placement of directional kiosk sign(s). H. Kiosk signs shall be removed when the subdivision is sold out. The entity administering the program will be responsible for removal of panels and structures no longer needed. 3. OFF -SITE 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 a licensing agreement approved by the Mayor and Common Council authorizing such off -site signs on public property. An application 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 maintenance standards. MC 812 11/6/91 III -28 SIGN REGULATIONS -19.22 4. FREEWAY SIGNS A. Off -site freeway signs are permitted for regionally significant businesses within 1000 feet of the freeways. B. There is an existing freeway sign to which the subject business may attach a new sign face or a new sign may be constructed to include the off -site business and future /existing business on the subject site. C. 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. (2) The existing sign structure shall be in conformance with current Development Code standards. D. Off -site freeway signs are permitted for regionally significant shopping areas subject to approval of a Sign Program. 19.22.090 PERMANENT FLAGS Permanent flags may be installed subject to a comprehensive sign program pursuant to Section 19.22.040(2). Permanent flags shall be consistent with programs that relate to a cultural or civic event or goal of the City. Standards of safety and maintenance shall be assured. Such flag programs shall be subject to the following provisions: 1. Permitted usesibuildings include auditoriums, convention halls, performance centers, libraries, museums, public agency facilities, approved urban design plans, and other uses/buildings deemed similar by the Director, pursuant to Section 19.02.070(3). 2. Flags shall be constructed of pliable materials such as canvas, vinyl- coated fabric, acrilan, or similar materials which will withstand exposure to wind and rain without significant deterioration. 3. No sign permits for single flags and banners are permitted. 4. No commercial advertising of products or services is permitted on permanent flags. 5. All permanent flags shall require building permits as necessary for construction or installation. 6. Decorative flags shall be placed so there is no projection above the eaveline of the subject building. 7. Decorative flags shall be non - illuminated. III -29 SIGN REGULATIONS -19.22 8. Flag copy shall be limited to the name and date of publicized event. 9. The number and location of permanent flags shall architecturally enhance the building on which they are placed. MC 979 9/5/96 19.22.100 ABANDONED SIGNS 1. Any abandoned or illegal sign is hereby declared to be a danger to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of San Bernardino. Any sign which is partially 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. Any such sign as set forth herein is hereby deemed to be a public nuisance. 2. Any abandoned sign deemed to be a public nuisance shall be removed by the property owner within 30 days after notice via a Notice of Violation from the Code Compliance Department. Within the 10 days after the notice, the property owner may request an appeal hearing before the Hearing Officer on the abandonment and nuisance determination. The appeal shall be granted or the decision modified if facts or circumstances disprove the existence of a public nuisance. If no hearing is requested, or if the appeal has been denied and /or if there is no correction to the violation, the Code Compliance Department will abate the violation. Costs of such abatement may be assessed against the property, using the procedures established in Municipal Code Section 8.30.090. 19.22.110 SIGN CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE 1. Every sign, and all parts, portions, and materials shall be manufactured, assembled, and erected in compliance with all applicable State, Federal, and City regulations and the Uniform Building Code. 2. Every sign including those specifically exempt from this Development Code in respect to permits and permit fees, and all parts, portions, and materials shall be maintained and kept in good repair. 3. A maintained sign is a sign that meets all of the following criteria: A. All sign faces, supports, braces, guys and anchors are kept in repair and in a proper state of preservation. B. There is no evidence of deterioration, including peeling, rust, corrosion, dirt, fading, discoloration or holes. C. The sign does not have broken or missing sign faces or letters. D. There is no chipped or peeling paint. CD E. There are no missing or inoperative lights. III -30 SIGN REGULATIONS -19.22 4. An unmaintained sign shall be repaired or replaced within 30 calendar days following notification via a Notice of Violation from the Code Compliance Department. Noncompliance with such a request shall constitute a nuisance and penalties may be assessed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.46. 19.22.120 NONCONFORMING SIGNS 1. A legal non - conforming sign may be reused subject to the following: A. The sign is not abandoned or illegal as defined in Section 19.22.030. B. The sign is not a public nuisance as defined in Section 19.22.030 and MC Section 8.30.010. C. The sign is maintained in accordance with Section 19.22.110. D. The sign is cut -off at the base and stored onsite, provided the stored sign is not visible from the public right -of -way or from adjacent properties. Storage of the sign must be in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Development Code. E. The property owner has 24 consecutive months from the date of removal to reinstall the sign for a tenant. A legally established tenant must occupy the site in order for the sign to be reinstalled. F. If the use of the sign is discontinued for a period of 24 or more consecutive calendar months, it shall lose its legal non - conforming status, and any replacement signage shall be required to conform with the provisions of this Development Code. 2. All non - conforming signs shall be demolished when the building that they advertise is demolished. MC 948 7/10/95 3. Legal non - conforming wall signs shall not prevent the installation of conforming freestanding signs, nor shall legal non - conforming freestanding signs prevent the installation of conforming wall signs. 19.22.130 REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL SIGNS Any illegal sign shall be removed by the property owner within 10 days after notice via a Notice of Violation from the Code Compliance Department. Within the 10 days after the notice, the property owner may request a hearing before the Hearing Officer on the illegal sign determination. The appeal shall be granted or the decision modified if facts or circumstances disprove the existence of an illegal sign. If no hearing is requested, if the appeal has been denied and /or there is no correction to the violation, the Code Compliance Department will abate the violation. Costs of such abatement may be assessed against the property, using the procedures established in Municipal Code Section 8.30.090. III -31 r� u SIr RFr_rrr sTrnrtc _ o 19.22.140 AMORTIZATION Any sign that is nonconforming to the requirements of this Chapter, either by variance previously granted or by conformance to the existing sign regulations at the time the initial permit for said sign was issued, shall either be removed or brought up to code requirements within 15 years from the effective date of this Development Code. 19.22.150 INVENTORY AND ABATEMENT Within 6 months from the date of adoption of this Development Code, the City shall commence a program to inventory and identify illegal or abandoned signs within its jurisdiction. Within 60 days after this 6 -month period, the City shall commence abatement of identified illegal or abandoned signs. 19.22.160 SIGN REGULATIONS Table 022.01 identifies the signs permitted in each of the land use districts. In addition to the following regulations, all signs must be in compliance with all other provisions of this Chapter pertaining to signs. 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M41 FIGURE 22 -2 High Rise Building and Tenant Identification Signs FC DISTRICTS - 19.14 CHAPTER 19.14 FC (FREEWAY CORRIDOR OVERLAY) DISTRICT Section Page 19.14.010 Purpose ---- ----------- -..........._-_ .. ................... ... _ ....... _.__._ .......... _.._...._ .... _ .... _ ......................... ............... _._ .......... --------- 1I -210 19.14.020 Applicability .-----...._...__._._ .................... _____.._.._.__......___._........_.__ _._.- .__._....--- ._.._...._.... - __ ------- ___._.._.II -210 19.14.030 Development Standards U -210 19.14.010 PURPOSE The purpose of this overlay district is to provide special design guidelines /standards which address the siting and design of non - residential structures within the immediate viewshed of motorists traveling the I -10 and I -215 freeway corridors and State Highway 30 and its connecting segment to the I -215. 19.14.020 APPLICABILITY The FC (Freeway Corridor Overlay) District shall be in effect in all non - residential land use districts for a distance of 500 feet from the edge of the freeway right -of -way. Any parcel wholly or partially within this area is subject to these requirements. As an overlay, this District is applied in addition to those standards of the underlying district. Any developments within the geographic limits of this district shall conform to the requirements of both Districts or the more restrictive of the two. 19.14.030 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS The following development standards shall apply: 1. LANDSCAPE SETBACK BUFFER A 25 foot landscape setback buffer is required along all freeway frontage whether the property fronts or backs up to the freeway. The buffer shall contain, as a minimum, 1- 24" box "Green Gem" for every 30 feet of adjacent lot line. The trees may be clustered. 2. BUILDING SETBACK A minimum building setback of 50 feet from the freeway right -of -way line will be required. 3. SERVICE, LOADING, AND EQUIPN ENT STORAGE AREAS Service areas including storage, special equipment, maintenance, and loading areas shall be screened with landscaping and architectural elements. The purpose is to hide those areas from the freeways. Loading docks and service areas shall be located on interior II -210 FC DISTRICTS -19.14 side yards and concealed from public "freeway" view (side yard opposite the direction of traffic). Utility equipment and communication devices located un the grounds shall be screened so that the site will appear free of all such devices. Utility lines for water, gas, sewage, electrical, and communication shall be installed underground. Refuse collection areas are to be visually screened with a solid perimeter wall using materials and colors compatible with those of the adjacent structures. Refuse collection areas are to be located on an interior building side yard and shall be roofed if the contents of the area are visible from any freeway. Service, storage, and maintenance areas shall be constructed and maintained according to the following standards: A. No materials, supplies or equipment, including trucks or other motor vehicles, are to be stored on -site except inside an enclosed structure or behind architectural screening, to prevent visibility from the freeway. The storage of vehicles for sale is exempt from this requirement. B. All storage areas shall be screened by walls and shall be located on the side or rear portions of structures. C. Architectural screening shall be constructed of the same materials and finishes compatible with the adjacent structure, and shall be designed and placed to complement the building design. D. No service, storage, maintenance, or loading area may extend into a landscape setback buffer area. 4. BUILDING FACADE Desirable: A. Facades should be designed to convey a sense of order through the interplay of light, shadow and texture. Facade articulation should reinforce a sense of quality and integrity. B. A sophisticated refinement of the building proportions and fenestration details should be carefully conceived to achieve desired goals. C. Facades shall reflect the quality and the sense of order of the underlying structure in a clear and consistent manner. Window panels (if used) and spandrels shall be differentiated and the percentage of window glass to non -glass area should be a minimum of 25 % (window) and 25 % (wall) in retail uses. D. Recessed or articulated wall surfaces, columns and beams will help to visually segment an otherwise massive exterior wall surface. U -211 FC DISTRICTS - 19.14 Undesirable: A. No boxy and monotonous facades which lack a sense of scale shall be permitted. B. No weak or token expressions of structure or an inconsistent statement of structure shall be permitted. C. No arbitrary, decorative, or stylized architectural treatments shall be permitted. D. No large amounts (more than 70% of wall surface) of reflective glass shall be permitted. 5. IfECILkNIC:kL EQUIPMENT Roof - mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened on all sides. Any devices located on the structure will be properly screened to minimize visual impact. The color of these devices will be the same as the building color. Structures shall appear free of all utility and communication devices. Satellite dishes and antennas shall be ;round mounted unless technically infeasible, and shall be located and treated in a manner that reduces visibility from freeways. All installation locations shall be noted on the site plans. 6. FREEWAY SIGNS A. Freeway Sian are limited to identifying the complex, major anchor tenant, structure. or company occupying the site, or a qualifying offsite business, pursuant to Section 19.22.080(4) of this Development Code. MC 929 12 -20 -94 B. Freewav signs are permitted on parcels with more than 100 feet of freeway or street frontage in addition to other signs allowed. 1 C. Freeway signs shall be perpendicular to the freeway. Location shall be approximately midway between side property lines. U -212 F'C DISTRICTS - 19.14 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 sign and a building sign visible from the freeway. F. Any tree in the landscaped buffer that is removed to accommodate the installation of any sign shall be replaced with a minimum 48 inch box tree. S. PROHIBITED STRUCTURES Structures with open, exposed craneways are prohibited. U -213 ORDINANCE CHECKLIST 1. Date Adopted: 9-1-917 2. Date Effective: 3. MC # /0.S -(, 4. Urgency C) 5. Votes C c1 - / 2 6. Meetin t e �y 7. Meeting date S. Mayor Sign 9. City Clerk Sign 10. City Attorney Sign Summary ' -C-, 11. Seal 12. Publish Summa —91--,i'7qT 13. Ord Book - Computer 14. Ord Record - File , 15. Ord #, Adopted & Effective Date on Backup & File 16. Updated Muni Code at Counter - Be Sure to put adopted date on label 05 � 17. Line out changed sections in Muni Code at counter WITH PENCILL�.--- 18. Move ordinances not adoptedo appropriate meeting folder �- 19. COPIES TO DEPARTMENTS INVOLvpn City Attorney_ Xerox Room Copy Law Library x 2 Other Other Other Other 20. Other Information 4 EXHIBIT A 1/.-1.- S-